Pink Turtle Head
(Chelone obliqua)
Bring late-season color and pollinator-friendly beauty to your garden with the unique and charming Pink Turtle Head. Named for its unusual, turtle-shaped blooms, this native perennial produces dense spikes of rosy-pink flowers that resemble the head of a turtle—giving it both its name and whimsical appeal. Blooming from late summer into early fall, it adds much-needed color when many other perennials are winding down.
Pink Turtle Head thrives in moist, rich soils and performs beautifully in sun to part shade, making it a versatile choice for rain gardens, borders, and woodland edges. Its upright habit and deep green, lance-shaped foliage provide excellent structure in the landscape, while the nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Add a splash of color and a touch of curiosity to your garden with Pink Turtle Head—a native beauty that’s both ornamental and ecologically beneficial.
Pink Turtle Head Chelone (1 Gallon Pot)
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Plant Details:
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Height: 24–36 inches
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Spread: 18–24 inches
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Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
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Flower Color: Rosy-pink
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Foliage: Dark green, lance-shaped leaves
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Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
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Soil Needs: Moist, well-drained to wet soils
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Canadian Hardiness Zone: Zone 3–8
Key Features:
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Unique, turtle-shaped pink flowers for late-season interest
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Excellent for rain gardens, borders, and naturalized areas
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Attracts pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
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Tolerates wet soils and light shade
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Cold hardy in most Canadian climates (Zone 3 and up)
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Low maintenance and deer resistant
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