Sidalcea (malviflora)
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Betty Young Nurseries Sr Manager Bldg 201, Fort Mason San Francisco, California 94123 415-331-6917 415-331-7521 (fax) byoung@ggnpa.org |
| Family Scientific Name: | Malvaceae | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Hollyhock Family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Sidalcea malviflora (DC) Gray ex Benth | ||
| Common Name: | Checker Mallow | ||
| Species Code: | SIDMAL | ||
| Ecotype: | Fort Funston, California | ||
| General Distribution: | S. malvaeflora is found in open grassy slopes at low elevations; from Mendocino county to Santa Barbara County, California. | ||
| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Container (plug) | ||
| Stock Type: | Leach tube | ||
| Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
| Target Specifications: | Height: N/A<br> Caliper: N/A<br> Root System: Firm plug in container. | ||
| Propagule Collection: |
Seeds are collected between May 1st and September 1st. |
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| Propagule Processing: |
Seed Cleaning:N/A Storage Conditions: Seeds are kept dry and stored in a refrigerator. |
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| Pre-Planting Treatments: | Soak seeds in hot water at 180F for 6 hours. | ||
| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Fully Controlled Greenhouse. Sowing Method: Direct Seeding. 1 seed is sown per container 1.5"x8" tubes (Leach Tubes) containing standard potting mix of peat moss, fir bark, perlite, and sand. Containers are watered in by hand. Seeds are sown on October 1st. % Germination: 60% |
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| Establishment Phase: |
Seedlings require carefully watering. Do not apply too much water. Seedlings prefer cooler growing temperatures, so it is best to grow in the fall. |
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| References: | A California Flora and Supplement, Munz, P., University ofCalifornia Press, Berkeley and London, 1973. | ||
Citation:
Young, Betty. 2002. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Sidalcea malviflora (DC) Gray ex Benth plants Leach tube; San Francisco, California. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/02/23). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
