The common name of Chelone obliqua is in Finnish Konnanyrtti.
KONNA translates into English as villain or turtle. I took the liberty to think it as Villain’s Herb :)
Of course she is no villain or bad ass, instead a pretty and easy late autumn bloomer.
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In English: Red, Pink or Rose turtlehead.
Auf Deutsch Schiefe Schildblume, Miesmäulchen oder Schlangenkopf.
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Finnish saying has it: A beloved child has many names!
Chelone obliqua has a funny way of blooming. This is how it starts...
... and this is how it continues - building a long snake like stem.
I have a white variety, too but it is very weak.
KONNA translates into English as villain or turtle. I took the liberty to think it as Villain’s Herb :)
Of course she is no villain or bad ass, instead a pretty and easy late autumn bloomer.
...
In English: Red, Pink or Rose turtlehead.
Auf Deutsch Schiefe Schildblume, Miesmäulchen oder Schlangenkopf.
...
Finnish saying has it: A beloved child has many names!
Chelone obliqua has a funny way of blooming. This is how it starts...
... and this is how it continues - building a long snake like stem.
I have a white variety, too but it is very weak.
Chelone obliqua is pretty in late summer bouquets, too.
Wishing you a happy weekend!


















































