Chelone obliqua rosea

pink turtlehead or shellflower

Family	Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Chelone obliqua rosea (pink turtlehead) bears light pink blossoms during late summer to mid autumn. This plant has foliage that is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, cut flowers, mass planting, waterfront and wild flower.
Special Characteristics	Chelone obliqua rosea attracts butterflies to your garden.