Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala - Cuesta Pass Checkerbloom (Plant) kids cliff faces

cliff faces

Sharp spines make this an excellent barrier plant

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Southern Outer South Coast Ranges

A section on activities which can add greatly to your knowledge and pleasure

Central Western CA

Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala - Cuesta Pass Checkerbloom (Plant) kids cliff facesThis 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,