from left to right: Dwarf Butterfly Bush, my new solar light (works great) and Pink Turtlehead
This late summer bloomer is great.
This late summer bloomer is great.
Turtlehead has dark green leaves which create a nice contrast to
neighboring silver leaves and lime green leaves.
It’s also a part sun/part shade plant
which makes it easier to position in the garden.
The plant is called turtlehead because
when looking at the bud from the side
it resembles a turtles head, how clever.
it resembles a turtles head, how clever.
The opening is perfect for bumble bees to fit in.
If I can get a shot of that with my camera I’ll be sure to share it later.
Early settlers called Turtlehead “Balmony”
because they made an ointment with the leaves
that relieved itching /skin irritations.
Native Americans apparently brewed it
into a bitter tea as a tonic and a laxative.
Not sure I'll be trying that anytime soon.
Not sure I'll be trying that anytime soon.
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