Prairie Mallow 'Party Girl' is a hybrid perennial that brings the delicate charm of miniature hollyhocks to northern gardens. This cultivar produces striking spire-like clusters of deep pink, five-petaled flowers throughout summer, rising 24 to 36 inches tall on sturdy stems. Hardy in zones 5 through 7, it thrives in full sun with moderate water and minimal fuss, blooming reliably from June through August in cooler climates.
Full Sun
Moderate
5-7
36in H x 24in W
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The deep pink flower spikes of 'Party Girl' capture attention with their hollyhock-like elegance, but what sets this prairie native apart is its tolerance for cooler summers and consistent bloom despite unpredictable weather. Remove spent flowers and this cultivar will keep producing new spikes through midsummer. It asks little in return: moderate water, full sun, and well-drained soil are all it needs to thrive.
Prairie Mallow 'Party Girl' is grown as an ornamental perennial, valued for its long spikes of pink flowers that add vertical accent and color to sunny borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial beds throughout summer.
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Remove spent flower spikes regularly throughout the growing season to stimulate new flower production and extend the bloom period. Cut back the entire plant to basal foliage in fall after frost has stopped active growth.
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“Sidalcea 'Party Girl' is a hybrid cultivar within a genus of 20 to 25 species native to Western and Central North America. The genus name itself tells a story of botanical relationships, derived from Sida and Alcea, two related mallow genera that share similar flower structures and growing habits. Plant breeders developed 'Party Girl' to bring the prairie mallow's distinctive summer color into gardens where reliable, garden-worthy hybrids were needed.”