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Chelone obliqua var. speciosa

Also Known As

  • Purple Turtlehead

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Chelone obliqua var. speciosa plant details

Chelone obliqua var. speciosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chelone obliqua var. speciosa

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chelone obliqua var. speciosa

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: rich

Gardening facts about Chelone obliqua var. speciosa plant

How to Grow Chelone obliqua var. speciosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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