Tiny Tortuga Turtlehead is a stiffly erect native herbaceous perennial with coarsely toothed lace-shaped foliage that emerges bronze and matures to dark green.  The hooded deep pink two lipped flowers bloom on tight spike-like terminals from late summer into fall.   Flowers best in part shade and moist to wet rich well-drained soils.  Drought Tolerant.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Some susceptibility to mildew if soils too dry or lack air circulation.  May need staking if grown in too deep of shade.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Cardinal Flower, Marsh Marigold, Blue Flag

IMAGE: Photo by F. D. Richards, Tiny Tortuga Turtlehead