Chelone obliqua

Pink Turtlehead

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Hardy perennial herb native to eastern North American wetlands. Features distinctive pink or white tubular flowers resembling a turtle's head, thriving in moist soil conditions during late summer.
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Plant Details

Common Name Pink Turtlehead
Family Plantaginaceae
Genus Chelone
Species Obliqua
Origin Eastern North America
Blooming Foliage plant, blooms in late summer to early fall
Leaf Color Deep green with reddish veins
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moist soil with high organic matter; tolerates wet conditions and clay soils.

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Watering

Requires consistently moist to wet soil. Does not tolerate drought well.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade in hot climates.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring during active growth period.

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Pruning

Cut back dead foliage in late autumn after first frost.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Powdery Mildew

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 85%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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