Poorly drained areas are the perfect home for the two stoloniferous native species we offer. From a side view, each flower resembles a turtle with its mouth open. Nip the tips of Chelone in late spring to produce a bushy 2-3' form covered in blooms. Pleasing companions include Lobelia cardinalis and L. siphilitica. This moisture-loving native adds a splash of white in shady gardens or in damp sunny areas in late summer.
Turtleheads add vertical form and late summer color in moist, shady gardens.
Their late flowers attract migrating butterflies. They have clean, blemish-free foliage and only ask for a sunny spot of moderate fertility. As surrounding trees transform with their fall foliage, the Fall Daisies dot the landscape with their soft mounds of color. Country Girl' is an improved form of C. 'Ryan's Pink', offering sturdier foliage and rich blooms that hold their color well. Bring in big bouquets and you'll still enjoy plenty of blooms in the garden.