| | | Family | Malvaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft) | | Spread | 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to neutral | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Sidalcea 'Elsie Heugh' (checker bloom) bears showy flowers during early summer to late summer. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, cut flowers and mass planting. | | Special Characteristics | This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Sidalcea 'Elsie Heugh' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer. | | |