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Chelone obliqua

Pink Turtlehead

Spikes of rose-pink flowers contrast with the fine-toothed, dark green leaves.

  • »  Rose-pink, turtlehead-shaped flowers are held on reddish stems
  • »  Fine-toothed, lance-shaped, dark green leaves form on sturdy, square stems
  • »  Bloom Time: Late summer to October

1gal
$21.88
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:80-90 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Naturalizing
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Chelone obliqua

Grows best in a moist to wet, rich, humus soil, in partial shade. Pinching back the stems early in summer will help reduce the overall height and increase branching, producing more flowers in late summer.