Chelone obliqua 'Rosea'

Chelone obliqua ‘Rosea’
(Turtlehead)

Add late-season color to moist garden areas with this dependable native perennial. ‘Rosea’ produces upright spikes of rosy-pink, snapdragon-like flowers from late summer into early fall, bringing fresh color when many other plants are fading. The blooms sit above sturdy stems lined with deep green, lance-shaped foliage, forming a neat, clump-forming habit.

Ideal for rain gardens, woodland edges, or alongside ponds and streams, this turtlehead thrives in consistently moist soil and part shade. Its unique flowers are a favorite of bumblebees and other pollinators, and the plant’s strong stems make it suitable for naturalistic plantings.

Chelone is easy to grow and low maintenance, spreading slowly over time to form attractive colonies.

Plant Details:
Height: 24–36 inches
Light: Full sun to part shade
Zones: 3–8
Moisture: Prefers moist to wet soil

Features:
Attracts pollinators
Native perennial
Great for rain gardens & wet areas
Late-season blooms
Deer resistant