USDA Zone: 3-9
Turtleheads are native wildflowers that adapt beautifully to garden conditions. In this selection, plants form an upright, bushy mound of shiny green foliage, bronzy-green early in the season. In late summer, plants form upright stems of large rosy-pink hooded flowers. Best in a moist or wet site, this also adapts well to average border conditions. Terrific at the waterside. Excellent for cutting. Showy and long lived. Attractive to butterflies. Plants are easily divided in spring.
Sun Exposure  
   Full Sun or
   Partial Shade
Soil Type  
   Clay
Soil pH  
   Neutral or
   Alkaline or
   Acid
Soil Moisture  
   Average or
   Moist or
   Wet
Care Level  
   Easy 
Flower Colour  
white to pale pink
Blooming Time  
   Late Summer  
   Early Fall  
   Mid Fall 
Foliage Color  
   Deep Green 
Plant Uses & Characteristics  
   Accent: Good Texture/Form  
   Attracts Butterflies  
   Border  
   Cut Flower  
   Massed  
   Waterside  
   Wild Flower 
Flower Head Size  
   Large 
Height  
    60-90 cm  
    23-35 inches
Spread  
    45-60 cm  
    18-23 inches
Foot Traffic  
    None 
 
 Growth Rate  
    Medium