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Pink Turtlehead

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Chelone obliqua

Beautiful pink summer bloomer that spreads slowly through rhizomes.

Credit: David Mow

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Credit: Danielle Hynes

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Credit: Danielle Hynes

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Credit: Robert Easter

Pollinators

Bee
Bee
ButterflyMoth
ButterflyMoth
Wasp
Wasp
Hummingbird
Hummingbird

Light

Full Sun
Part Shade

Moisture

Wet
Wet/Medium

Bloom Color

Pink

Height

2 - 4 ft

Bloom Season

Summer
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: Pink
Wildlife: Bee, Butterfly/Moth, Wasp, Hummingbird

Notes

Baltimore Checkerspot host; considered rare across much of its range

More Information

USDA Plants Database Missouri Botanical Garden
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Gallery Image

Credit: Danielle Hynes

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Credit: Danielle Hynes

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Credit: Robert Easter