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Chelone obliqua

Family Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 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 The herbaceous perennial Chelone obliqua (pink turtlehead) bears showy and faded magenta flowers during mid summer to late summer. The foliage is dark green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, mass planting, waterfront and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Depending upon your local conditions, Chelone obliqua (pink turtlehead) may be invasive.