Perennial

Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'

Pink Turtlehead

Plant Type: Perennial

Exposure: Sun Tolerant Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade Shade Tolerant

FULL sun to FULL shade

Dense spikes of rose red flowers for four weeks in late summer. Foliage is deeper green than the species. Stems are red and new spring growth has a bronze tint.

Height

36-40"

Spread

24-30"

Growth Habit

THRILLER (upright)

Landscape Application:

Shade and woodland gardens, bog or water margins. Tall accent for shade garden.

Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' Plant Care:

Best grown in moist to wet soils. Pinch in early summer for fuller plant.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)

Pink Turtlehead Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

LATE (July-frost)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate to high soil moisture.

Moderate

Moist

Special Benefits

Bog

Nature Attraction

Butterflies

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant