Hot Lips Turtlehead
Chelone lyonii
Height:
24 - 36 in.
Width:
24 - 30 in.
Flower Color:
Rose Pink
Foliage Color:
Dark Green
Foliage Type:
Herbaceous Perennial
Bloom Time:
Late Summer Early Fall
Exposure:
Partial Sun
Shape:
Upright
Zones:
3 - 9
The Gardener's Notepad
An exceptional plant for overly wet sites. Turtlehead is a U.S. native and has great adaptability! Can be situated in full sun to partial shade. Flowers spikes appear late summer, opening rose pink, and continue their bloom into early fall.