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Pink Turtlehead
Native wildflower
Native wildflowerChelone lyonii
- Partial sun
- Zones 3–8
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- High water
- Perennial
- pH 6–8
Overview
Pink Turtlehead (Chelone lyonii) is a perennial native wildflower. Hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8. Prefers full sun.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost (with 2-4 weeks cold stratification) and transplant after last frost, or direct sow outdoors in fall for spring germination
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–8. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 14-21 days.