Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala - Cuesta Pass Checkerbloom (Plant) headwear White flowers contrast nicely with

White flowers contrast nicely with dark green foliage

and California buckeye

Tall spikes of bright purple flowers are followed by interesting curved seed pods

ID Natural Habitat Forests

Attractive and fragrant

Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala - Cuesta Pass Checkerbloom (Plant) headwear White flowers contrast nicely withThis 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,