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Kankakee Mallow Seed Packet

SKU: AM012956
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Overview
Kankakee Mallow is a rare and native wildflower, found only along the Kankakee River in Illinois. Despite its rarity, this wildflower will grow almost anywhere if planted in well-draining soil with full to partial shade. The 5’ plants offer up elegant pink flowers are similar to those of a Hollyhock and bloom for a whopping two months in the summer. (Perennial)
key features
Botanical Name
Iliamna remota
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Low Maintenance, Naturalizes, Cut Flowers, Mass Plantings
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Mature Height
60" tall
Seed Coverage
covers 20-30 square feet
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer
SKU
AM012956

Description

Kankakee Mallow, or Iliamna remota, is part of the mallow family and has a truly rich history. Found only on the banks of the Kankakee River in Illinois, it thrives in abandoned fields, riverbanks, woodland edges and more. A truly versatile wildflower, Kankakee Mallow thrives in full or partial sun, well-draining soil that can be moist to somewhat dry and contain some rocky material.

Kankakee Mallow will thrive in a backyard garden and boasts attractive foliage and flowers. The elegant, white/pink blooms last up to two months in the summer and are slightly fragrant. This is a must-have for the native wildflower gardener!