Hot Lips Turtlehead

Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'

Cheerful spikes of pink snapdragon-like flowers emerge above the spreading foliage in late summer. Ideal middle-of-the-border plant for contrasting color and foliage among dwarf shrubs. Thrives in shaded settings and prefers moist conditions. An herbaceous perennial.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 3-8
Exposure Shade
Season of Interest Late Summer
Height2' - 4' (ft)
Spread2' - 4' (ft)
Spacing 12-24"
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moisture Retentive
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Ground Covers
Hot Lips Turtlehead | Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' || Cheerful spikes of pink snapdragon-like flowers emerge above the spreading foliage in late summer. Ideal middle-of-the-border plant for contrasting color and foliage among dwarf shrubs. Thrives in shaded settings and prefers moist conditions. An herbaceous perennial.
Shade, Late Summer, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moisture Retentive, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Ground Covers
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