Pink Turtlehead

Pink Turtlehead

Chelone lyonii

Description: Closed flowers resemble turtles’ heads. Spreads by rhizomes.
Propagation: Divisions, cuttings, seeds
Initial bloom (month and week): August W4
Garden name: Sunny Wetland Garden
Color of flower: Pink
Height: 1-3′
Spread: 20″
Family: Plantaginaceae
Soil type: Rich humus
Soil moisture: Moist to wet
Light: Sun to shade
Zone: 3-9

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