Turtlehead Tiny Tortuga
SKU: AM014880
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Overview
Tiny Tortuga is a dwarf Turtlehead with pink-rose blooms. This plant will thrive in partial to full sun, producing blooms from mid to late summer. Because of its small size, 14-16” tall, it's a great option for containers and borders. As a native wildflower, Turtlehead will do well planted near or around water features in your garden. PPAF (Chelone lyonii)
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Botanical Name
Chelone obliqua
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Easy To Grow, Cut Flowers, Container Planting, Small Spaces
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Mature Height
12-16" tall
Mature Spread
12-18" wide
Bloom Time
Late summer to fall
SKU
AM014880
Description
The turtleheads are favorite No. American wildflowers for moist shaded areas. They love streambanks and thickets, and add fascinating bloom to the scene with their unusual turtle head-shaped flowers.
