Sidalcia cusickii (Checker Mallow, Cusick's Checkerbloom)

Sidalcia cusickii, commonly known as Checker Mallow or Cusick's Checkerbloom, is a beautiful perennial plant native to the western United States. It features showy clusters of pink or purple flowers with distinct checkerboard-like patterns on the petals. The plant has a clumping habit and produces basal rosettes of lobed leaves. Checker Mallow is a favorite among pollinators such as butterflies and bees.