Prairie Mallow blooms from mid summer to autumn with small, hollyhock-like flowers on tall, narrow stems. Some people call it Miniature Hollyhock.
Sidalcea 'Rosanna' is advertised as being rosy red. But I think it looks like deep, purplish-pink. Also known as Checker Mallow. Hardy in zones 5-9.
height 36"
Sowing Sidalcea malviflora Seeds:
Sow indoors 10 weeks before the last frost date. Barely cover the seeds, then refrigerate for 3 weeks. Full sun to part shade. Self sows.