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Shellflower, Turtlehead

Chelone Lyonii

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Overview

Chelone lyonii, commonly known as Shellflower or Turtlehead, is a perennial that thrives in USDA zones 3-8. It displays hooded, rosy-pink blooms resembling turtle shells atop 2-3 feet tall stems with deep green, lance-shaped leaves. Preferring partial shade to full sun, it blooms late summer to fall. This plant enjoys moist, well-drained soil and excels in woodland gardens, adding a vertical accent with its bold, upright habit.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater HighZones 3–9Climate Temperate
Shellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — Chelone lyonii, commonly known as Shellflower or Turtlehead, is a perennial that thrives in USDA zones 3-8
Shellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — rosy-pink blooms resembling turtle shells atop 2-3 feet tall stems with deep greenShellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — Preferring partial shade to full sun, it blooms late summer to fallShellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — well-drained soil and excels in woodland gardensShellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — adding a vertical accent with its boldShellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — commonly known as the Shellflower or TurtleheadShellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — is a captivating perennial prized for its unique+7

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Scrophulariaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Shellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — Chelone lyonii, commonly known as Shellflower or Turtlehead, is a perennial that thrives in USDA zones 3-8
Shellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — rosy-pink blooms resembling turtle shells atop 2-3 feet tall stems with deep green
Shellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — Preferring partial shade to full sun, it blooms late summer to fall
Shellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — well-drained soil and excels in woodland gardens
Shellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — adding a vertical accent with its bold
Shellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — commonly known as the Shellflower or Turtlehead
Shellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — is a captivating perennial prized for its unique
Shellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — turtle-like flowers and robust nature
Shellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — making it a noteworthy addition to any landscape design
Shellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — Native to the southeastern United States
Shellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — this plant typically reaches a height of 2 to 3 feet and spreads approximately 1 to 2 feet wide
Shellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — bushy appearance.<br><br>The foliage of Turtlehead is a deep
Shellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — offering a lush backdrop for its namesake blossoms
Shellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — which bloom from late summer into early fall

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