About the Turtlehead
Eye-catching, pink or white, large snapdragon like flower spikes produced on green to red tinted stems over deep green to bronze foliage. An excellent selection for woodland settings and shady containers. Shop our online selection of Turtlehead.
Care Notes
Plant in moist, nutrient rich soil amended with organic matter like Petitti Planting Mix. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water, once a week the first year. Use Plant-tone and Iron-tone in spring or at planting; apply Osmocote in summer. Deadhead spent flower down to new buds. Mulch 1-2” to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. Divide in spring or fall when necessary.
- Sun to Part Shade
- Fall
- 18-36"
- 12-24"
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Companion Plants
Plant in the shade with Astilbe, Brunnera, Hosta, Japanese Anemones and Coral Bells, or in a moist, sunny border with hardy Hibiscus and Lobelia, Asters, tall Phlox and grasses.