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Pink turtlehead flowers in dense spikes along a shady watersidePerennials

Chelone obliqua

Turtlehead

Turtlehead gets its name from its unusual flower shape that resembles a turtle's head. The pink, lip-shaped flowers appear in dense spikes from August to September. This sturdy plant thrives in moist, shady spots and is perfect for waterside planting.

Partial shadeHigh60–90 cm