Chelone obliqua

Turtlehead

Chelone obliqua, or Turtlehead, is a stiffly erect, clump-forming Missouri native perennial which typically grows in moist woods, swampy areas and along streams. Hooded, snapdragon-like, two-lipped, deep rose flowers appear from late summer into autumn, resembling turtle heads. These are attractive to hummingbirds and make sweet cut flowers. Best in a moist or wet area, especially at the waterside.

Additional:

Missouri Native!

Turtlehead Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Best grown in moist to wet, rich soils in full sun to part shade. Appreciates a good composted leaf mulch, particularly in full sun areas. Pinch back the stem ends in spring to reduce mature plant height.

Height:

24-36 Inches

Spread:

12-24 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 9

Characteristics & Attributes for Chelone obliqua

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Average
•	Moist
•	Wet

Attracts Wildlife

•	Butterflies

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Summer

Growth Habit

•	Clump Type

Height

•	24-36 Inches
•	> 36 Inches

Attributes

•	Border or Bed
•	Cut Flower
•	Native
•	Specimen
•	Bog

Great Companion Plants for Chelone obliqua

Iris, Siberian (Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother')

Iris, Siberian (Iris sibirica 'Sky Wings')

Iris, Siberian (Iris sibirica 'Snow Queen')

Loosestrife (Lythrum virgatum 'Morden's Gleam')

Fern, Ostrich (Fern, matteuccia struthiopteris )

Fern, Cinnamon (Fern, osmunda cinnamomea )