Melinda Myers

Turtlehead

Botanical Name

Chelone lyonii

Min Zone

3

Max Zone

8

Height

2 to 4 feet

Width

18 to 30 inches

Flowers

Late summer to early fall: pink, white

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Moist to wet, organic

Planting & Care

• Plants grown in too much shade will flop over and may need support
• Pinch back in spring to promote a sturdier, more bushy habit
• Provide a consistently moist environment
• Divide in spring or fall

Problems

None serious

Varieties

• Hot Lips - pink flowers, 1-3 feet, stems emerge purple-bronze