Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setosa
ID:
1077805

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.L.Hitchc.

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Univ. Wash. Publ. Biol. 18: 53 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077143

Common Names

  • Sidalcea Setosa
  • Setosa Sidalcea
  • Setosa's Sidalcea

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Description

Sidalcea setosa (also called bristly checkerbloom, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sidalcea setosa is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, and the plant is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sidalcea setosa is a pink five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sidalcea setosa is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Sidalcea setosa

Sidalcea setosa can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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