Turtlehead

Chelone obliqua

Turtlehead - Chelone obliqua

Common Name: Turtlehead
Genus: Chelone
Species: obliqua

Category: Aquatic & Bog Garden Plants

Height: 1.00 m (100 cm)
Spread: 0.45 m (45 cm)


  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: deep fertile moist soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: August to October
  • Flower colour: white
  • Other features: lance-shaped mid-green leaves; will tolerate heavy clay soils
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

    Upright spikes of pink tubular flowers held in whorls on leafy stems from August to October. These showy perennials are perfect for providing vertical interest in the late-summer border or bog garden. Flourishing in deep fertile moist soil they're a valuable choice for planting up areas of heavy clay.

    Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in mid- to late autumn or spring.