Chelone lyonii

Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Chelone lyonii

Family: (Plantaginaceae)

(P) to 3′.  Pink Turtlehead.  Eastern North America.  Upright spikes with clusters of showy, pinky-purple blooms that really do look like turtle heads from every angle.  The flowers are comprised of five fused petals forming the “turtlehead” with a lobed lower lip, bearded with yellow hairs and a long, white, slender, curved pistil.   Ovate, coarsely-toothed, glossy, pointed leaves remain dark green in colour throughout the season. Flowers in August through October.  A meadow or woodland welcomed late-bloomer.  Moist soil.  Sun/partial shade.  3 & T1