Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala - Cuesta Pass Checkerbloom (Plant) headwear ID Natural Habitat Forests

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Along with white flowers

it is appreciated for its pale green foliage and beautiful shredding bark

Tall spikes of bright purple flowers are followed by interesting curved seed pods

it has now been thoroughly updated and revised throughout

Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala - Cuesta Pass Checkerbloom (Plant) headwear ID Natural Habitat ForestsThis rare checkerbloom is native only to Cuesta Ridge in San Luis Obispo County. Beautiful light pink blossoms appear in spring and summer. Threatened by military activity. Plant Characteristics Family Name Malvaceae Species Name Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala Common Name Cuesta Pass Checkerbloom Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Pink,