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Chelonopsis yagiharana

Family Lamiaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Chelonopsis yagiharana (Japanese turtlehead) bears showy and bright pink blossoms during late summer to mid autumn. The foliage is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and woodland.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Chelonopsis yagiharana (Japanese turtlehead) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.