Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Sidalcea [1970]

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genus_en: False mallow, Prairie mallow

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Family: Malvaceae

family_ja: アオイ

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description_en: Genus of approximately 20-25 species of annuals and perennials, some rhizomatous, occurring in grassland, woodland glades, and on mountain streamsides in W. and C. North America. They form clumps of rounded to kidney-shaped, palmately lobed or toothed, mid-green basal leaves, from which arise erect, sometimes branched, stiff, flowering stems. The flowering stems produce palmately lobed, mid-green stem leaves and long-lasting, hollyhock-like, white, pink, or purple-pink flowers in dense, upright, terminal racemes. Each flower has 5 spreading, sometimes fringed, silky petals and numerous prominent stamens. Sidalceas are suitable for growing in a mixed or herbaceous border, and provide good cut flowers.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Divide cultivars in autumn or spring.

pests_en: Prone to slug damage and susceptible to rust.

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comment_ja: シダルセア

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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