Chelone

(Scrophulariaceae - snapdragon family)

About 6 species of North American perennial herbs.

glabra

peren • ht 2-3' • zones 3-9

turtle-head

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
$8.95 each

lyonii

peren • ht 3' • zones 5-8

Lyon's turtlehead

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
$8.95 each

obliqua

peren • ht 1-2'' • zones 5-9

red turtlehead

native, moist - wet, sun - shade
southeastern U.S.

Somewhat shorter in stature than the other species listed here. Bears rose-pink to purple flowers in mid- to late summer.

cat # 6I3Y
$8.95 each