About This Plant
A native wildflower in the figwort family, pink turtlehead grows in tidy clumps and is adaptable, doing as well grown in home gardens as in natural areas. Its cheery pink blooms appear in tight clusters in late summer. It grows best in soils that are high in organic matter.
Plant Details
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Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
Pink turtlehead gets its name from its flowers which resemble the open-mouthed head of a turtle and are similar to snapdragons.
Alternate Names
Turtlehead, Appalachian Turtlehead, Lyon’s Turtlehead, Shellflower Turtlehead
