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Genus: Chelone Species: lyonii Common Name: Turtlehead Family: Veronicaceae + Plantaginaceae Order: Lamiales Native: Southeastern United States Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 4 feet Width: 2 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Summer to Fall Flower Color: Rose-purple Propagation: Seed, stem cutting or division Zone: 3-8 Note: This clump-forming rhizomatous plant is suitable for borders, rain gardens, woodland gardens, near water gardens or bog gardens. Monitor plant for mildew under dry soil conditions. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, sandy-loamy soil.