Chelone is a perennial grown for its pink blooms, which open in summer and return year after year. Notably, it shrugs off deer and grows just as well in a container as in the ground. Its summer flowers are a real draw for native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Zones
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pH Range
5-7
Sun
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Days to Maturity
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What Chelone is
Chelone grows as a perennial and reaches around three feet at maturity. It blooms pink in summer. It's also deer-resistant and well suited to containers.
How to grow Chelone
Chelone does best in part sun — at least 4 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 5 to 7, on consistently moist ground.
USDA Zones
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USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
5 - 7
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Part Sun
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Drainage
poorly (saturated >50% of year)
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Mature Height
3 ft
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Start the season right
Plant chelone in part sun with at least 4 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Chelone prefers pH 5 to 7 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. Match watering to the plant's drainage preference and your local rainfall.
Harvest at its peak
Cut chelone blooms in the cool of the morning, just as they open, for the longest display.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — chelone isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Chelone is a standout pollinator plant — high value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Chelone thrives
Whether chelone thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Chelone in my zone?
Zone data for chelone is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Chelone?
Most growers plant chelone after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Chelone need?
Chelone does well in partial sun — around 4 hours of direct sun, and it takes some afternoon shade in stride. That flexibility makes it a good match for a bed the house or a nearby tree shades for part of the day. A Growable Ground report maps how the sun actually falls on your land, hour by hour, so you can set it where the light lines up.
What soil does Chelone need?
Chelone prefers soil pH 5 to 7, on consistently moist ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Chelone attract pollinators?
Yes — chelone's flowers are a strong nectar and pollen source for native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Chelone safe for pets?
Chelone is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.