{"product_id":"chelone-obliqua","title":"Chelone obliqua","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChelone obliqua\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dependable native perennial prized for its upright stems and distinctive rosy pink snapdragon like flowers that bloom from late summer into early fall. Its long lasting blooms provide welcome color when many other perennials begin to fade while supporting a wide variety of pollinators in moist garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 - 36 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to early fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist rich well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high; prefers consistently moist soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChelone obliqua is native to portions of the southeastern United States where it naturally grows in moist meadows, stream banks, and open woodland edges. It is an excellent native choice for rain gardens and other consistently moist landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTubular flowers are a favorite nectar source for hummingbirds during the late summer season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Monarchs, Eastern Tiger Swallowtails, and other butterflies that visit the blooms for nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports bumblebees and native bees which are well adapted to pollinating the distinctive snapdragon like flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart to allow plants to develop full upright clumps with good air circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for rain gardens, moist borders, pond edges, and native plantings where dependable moisture encourages vigorous growth and abundant flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex stricta (Tussock Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds fine textured foliage and thrives in the same consistently moist conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIris versicolor (Blue Flag Iris)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides bold spring color followed by attractive sword like foliage that complements turtlehead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Extends hummingbird appeal with vivid red blooms that flourish in moist soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOsmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings graceful foliage texture and a natural woodland appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolidago rugosa 'Fireworks' (Goldenrod)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Continues late season color and pollinator interest alongside the rosy pink flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":46790444908705,"sku":"CHELONE OBLIQUA","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/chelone-obliqua","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}