Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala - Cuesta Pass Checkerbloom (Plant) headwear Tall spikes of bright purple

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

February Evergreen/Deciduous Winter deciduous/dormant Height by Width 75ft

Along with white flowers

Plant Characteristics Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Arctostaphylos morroensis Common Name Morro Manzanita Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

and handles pruning well

Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala - Cuesta Pass Checkerbloom (Plant) headwear Tall spikes of bright purpleThis 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,