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Chelone

(Scrophulariaceae - snapdragon family)
About 6 species of North American perennial herbs.
glabra peren • ht 2-3' • zones 3-9

turtle-head

Chelone glabra - Aug 29
native, moist - wet, part shade - sun
e and cent N Amer

Flowers are white with a tinge of lavendar, about 1" long, and slightly fragrant. They adorn the strongly upright stems from mid- to late summer.

cat # 6I3S
$7.95 each

lyonii peren • ht 3' • zones 5-8

Lyon's turtlehead

Chelone lyonii - Aug 20 Chelone lyonii - Aug 20
native, moist - wet, sun - shade
mountains of e ctl US

Upright, with stems topped by compact clusters of pink flowers. Grows naturally in wet soils, and is quite tolerant of partial shade. Also does well, however, in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Attractive and easily grown.

cat # 6I3W
$7.95 each