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.
Height36-40"
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Spread24-30"
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Growth HabitTHRILLER (upright)
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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