Aug 1, 2024 · The turtlehead plant (Chelone obliqua) is named for its flowers that resemble a turtle's head. Learn to grow this native wildflower in your garden.

Chelone is a genus of four [1] species of perennial herbaceous plants native to eastern North America. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] They all have similarly shaped flowers (which led to the name turtlehead due to their resemblance to the head of a turtle), which vary in color from white to red, purple or pink. [ 1 ]

The genus Chelone is a native perennial with the common name of turtlehead from the resemblance of the flowers to the shape of a turtle’s head with its mouth partly open. The various species all bloom in late summer to fall, for a spark of pink, red or …

Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' Pronunciation: kay-LOH-nee ly-ON-ee-eye. SKU #02419. Add to WishList. USDA Zone. 3-8. Your climate might be too cold for this plant: Change Location. Cheerful spikes of pink snapdragon-like flowers emerge above the spreading foliage in late summer. Ideal middle-of-the-border plant for contrasting color and foliage ...

Chelone Species: glabra Family: Plantaginaceae Life Cycle: Perennial Country Or Region Of Origin: SE. Canada, N. Central & E. U.S.A Distribution: USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV Canada: NB , NL , NS , ON , PE , QC Wildlife Value:

Chelone glabra, commonly called turtlehead, is a stiffly erect, clump-forming, leafy-stemmed, Missouri native perennial which typically grows 2-3' tall and occurs in moist woods, swampy areas and along streams mostly in the southeastern part of the State. Hooded, snapdragon-like, two-lipped, white flowers with a tinge of pink appear in tight ...

Mar 17, 2025 · Chelone spp.. The relatively unknown turtlehead flower, Chelone spp., occupies swamps, wetlands, and damp ditches across eastern North America. Only recently embraced by the horticultural trade, this beautiful little perennial is …

May 30, 2024 · Turtlehead (Chelone spp.) is a native wildflower that grows exceptionally well in moist, shady soils and puts on an impressive display of blooms in late summer to fall. Even when not in bloom, turtlehead plants have striking, leathery, green foliage that can quickly fill in a shady spot and add a complementary backdrop to neighboring plants.

Nov 22, 2023 · The Chelone genus, commonly known as Turtlehead, belongs to the Plantaginaceae family and is native to North America. These perennial plants are recognized for their hooded, snapdragon-like flowers that bloom in …

Chelone obliqua, commonly known as pink turtlehead or rose turtlehead, is a stiffly erect, clump-forming perennial that typically grows 2-3’ tall. It is native to moist woods, swampy areas, floodplains, alluvial forests and stream margins in parts of the Midwestern and Eastern U.S. from Minnesota to Virginia south to Mississippi and Florida.