[3][2] This plant is also closely related to Iliamna remota, also known as the streambank wild hollyhock or the Kankakee mallow.

[7][8] This plant is a perennial herb producing an erect stem up to 1.5 meters tall and bearing pink flowers.

The flowers of I. corei have five obovate and asymmetric petals that are nearly 2.5 cm long and have colors ranging from pale pink to deep rose.

[11][13] The surrounding vegetation where I. corei is found is characterized by oak-dominated forests, along with other hardwood and pine trees.

These plants have adapted to thrive in dry soil due to their ecological niche, as they are unable to compete with less fire-tolerant hardwood species.

[11] The I. corei is known as a food source for animals such as deer and compete with other vegetation such as the Canadian leaf-cup (Polymnia canadensis).

[11] Iliamna corei, is a plant species that is endemic to Peters Mountain, located in Giles County, Virginia.

Fish and Wildlife Service, and The Nature Conservancy jointly provided funding to support a research program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

The primary aim of the program was to comprehensively investigate and gather essential information necessary for the recovery of the I. corei.

The dedicated team of botanists embarked on a series of experiments to identify the key factors limiting the population of I. corei.

When plants are propagated by hand, the seeds must be scarified by nicking the outer surface with a blade or soaking them in acid or boiling water.

The Nature Conservancy of Virginia got involved by purchasing a 398-acre piece of land, now known as the Narrows Preserve, to protect the habitat of this species.

[8] Research indicates that prescribed burns carried out at a frequency of every 2.2 years can significantly enhance the germination and growth of I.