BOTANICAL: Chelone lyonii

PRONOUNCED: kel-OH-nee ly-ON-ee-eye

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COMMON: Pink turtlehead, Snakehead. BLOOM HEIGHT LIGHT ZONE Early August to mid-September 2 ft. - 3 ft. x equal spread Semishade 4 - 9 August - Rosy pink COMMENTS: A fascinating plant with tapered, dark-green leaves which vary from 2- to 8-inches long. The leafy stems are covered with clusters of deep rose, bell-shaped flowers. A native to swampy places, it requires a constantly moist, humusy soil. It is totally intolerant of full sun, preferring bright shade.