(Sidalcea oregana)
this soft wimical mallow is an endangered, rare plant endemic to wetlands in Washington's Wenatchee Mountains. This perennial herb features showy, bright pink flowers in summer and is distinguished from other Sidalcea by its specific, limited habitat, fleshy leaves, and lack of creeping rhizomes.
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATOR: Yes
DEER RESISTANT: Yes
DROUGHT TOLERANT: Mild, once established
EVERGREEN: No
SPREADS BY SEED: Spreads very well
NEEDS A CROSS POLLINATOR: Insects
AGE OF PLANT: 1yr
MATURE HEIGHT: 2-5 ft tall & 18-24" wide
WENATCHEE MOUNTAINS CHECKER MALLOW
PLANTING & GROWING
Full sun to partial shade. Prefers moist to wet, well-drained soil. Space plants 2 feet apart. And cut back flower stalks after blooming to encourage more flowers and prevent excessive self-seeding.
MEDICINAL BENEFITS
- Mallow leaves are very high in vitamins and minerals, especially Vitamin A.
- Stomach ulcers
- Topically to ease bug bites & burns
- Ease coughs, sore throats, and bronchitis due to its soothing, slimy (mucilaginous) texture.
- Both mallow leaf and flower preparations are approved by the German Commission E for relief of sore throats and dry coughs. Mallow is typically used as a tea or gargle for these indications.
- Bladder irritation
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
FLAVOR & PAIRING
Young mallow leaves have a mild spinach-like flavor with slightly sweet, rosy-pink flowers. The leaves work well mixed into salads or cooked into a pesto, risotto, and soups, while flowers serve as a garnish. Mix with spring greens, delicate herbs, and light vinaigrettes.