Snapdragon-like flowers shaped exactly like a turtle's head. Loves wet feet.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Aug to Oct
- USDA Zones
- 3-8
- Sun
- Part Sun or Part Shade
- Water
- High - consistently moist
- Mature Height
- 2-3'
- Bloom Colors
- PinkWhite
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly△ Deer Resistant
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About This Name
Chelone lyonii is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Turtlehead unambiguously. The genus Chelone places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Turtlehead, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Chelone lyonii will give you the most precise results.