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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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    aka Shellflower, Turtlehead

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 18"-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Chelone glabra 'Black Ace'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 16"-20"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' flower by Avant Gardens
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    Chelone glabra

    aka Chelone obliqua 'Alba', Snake Head, Turtle's Head, Turtlehead

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20"-32"

    Width: 16"-20"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Chelone obliqua

    aka Purple Turtlehead, Red Turtlehead

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Chelone obliqua flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'

    aka Lyon's Turtlehead, Pink Turtlehead

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"-15"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' flower by Botanophilia
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