Oregon Checkermallow (Sidalcea oregana) is a beautiful wildflower that brightens landscapes in the spring and early summer with a show of pink, cup shaped flowers that somewhat resemble Hollyhocks. This species is somewhat variable. Flowers can be more loosely arranged or tightly compact and leaves can be shallow or deeply lobed. While most native Checkermallows require sites with ample moisture, Oregon Checkermallow is more adaptive to drier sites, although it will almost always require some supplemental irrigation. Use Oregon Checkermallow in regular garden beds and borders, cottage gardens, the edge of woodland or shade gardens, or in meadow plantings.