TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Turtleheads
*What a welcome sight in September to have our dear Turtleheads back with us.
I have two clients, one in Burlington and one in Essex, graced with the presence of the genus Chelone (kay-LOW-nee), otherwise known to most of us as Turtleheads, or Hot Lips.
These pretty pink flowers give great color to a garden in September, when choices are limited. Chelone is Zone 4 hardy, requires adequate moisture, and some type of  acidy soil amendment once in a while, maybe some coffee grounds.

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