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Chelone lyonii

Also Known As

Shellflower
Turtlehead

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 18"-4'

planting zones

4a-8b

Chelone lyonii plant details

Chelone lyonii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chelone lyonii

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: naturalizing, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chelone lyonii

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A good late-blooming wildflower which has a stalk 18-36"topped with gaping pink turtle-heads (if you have an imagination!). Sun/Wet-Med

By: Forestfarm

Lots of plump, pink 'turtle head' shaped flowers grace this 4'h x 4'w perennial late summer thru fall – All this easy plant asks in return is plenty of moisture and sunlight. An often overlooked, old fashioned favorite! Happy in ordinary garden soil…also will grow in a boggy situation.