Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'

Turtlehead

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A native selection with hot pink flowers; forms large clumps of glossy dark green foliage with reddish stems, spring foliage is tinged bronze but turns to dark green by summer, excellent for late summer color.


  •  · Hot pink flowers
  •  · Blooms mid-late summer
  •  · Native selection
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Chelone obliqua Tiny Tortuga

Chelone obliqua 'Tiny Tortuga'

Turtlehead

The hot pink flowers are highlighted above red stems on this early blooming variety. Very compact with shiny dark green-bronze foliage.

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Item # Pack Size Avail Units Avail Plants  
4509934
30 3" Plug SOLD OUT SOLD OUT Login for Pricing

Height:

36-40 in

Spread:

24-30 in

Zone:

4-8

Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'
Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'

Exposure

Sun Tolerant
Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Soil Moisture Needs

Moist Soil

Nature Attraction

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Attributes

Good Cut Flower / Foliage
Bog
Good Container Plant

Season of Interest (Flowering)

Late Summer
Summer

Chelone

Common Name: Turtlehead

Plants form dense upright clumps of attractive dark green foliage. Flowers bloom mid-late summer and resemble the shape of a turtle's head. Very pest resistant. Grows best in moist soil. Plant near water or in the moist perennial border.