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™ Turtlehead
TINY TORTUGA turtlehead has dark pink flowers that are the shape of a turtle's head. It's also a plant that likes to grow around ponds and bogs where you might find turtles.
TINY TORTUGA is a form of a wildflower native to the eastern US where it likes shady moist areas around bogs and streams. The dark pink flowers that appear in late summer are attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. This plant will grow to about sixteen inches tall about a foot wide and will naturalize very happily in suitable conditions.
Soil:
Moist
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Bloom Time:
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Pink
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9