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Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'

Pink Turtlehead

Lustrous, deeper green foliage, topped in August and September with rose pink turtle head shaped flowers. Red stems that persist most of the season. Bronze green early season growth is another distinctive feature.


Height

2-3 Feet

Spread

1 Feet

Bloom Color

Pink

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7

Interesting Notes

Chelone (rhymes with "baloney") was a nymph in Greek mythology who insulted the gods by ridiculing or not attending (versions vary) the marriage of Zeus to Hera. The gods punished her by turning her into a turtle.

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Best grown in moist to wet, rich, humusy soils in part shade. Appreciates a good composted leaf mulch, particularly in sunny areas. Consider pinching back the stem ends in spring to reduce mature plant height, especially if growing plants in strongly shaded areas where they are more likely to need some support. In optimum environments, however, staking is usually not required.

Good Companions

Rose Mallow Hibiscus x 'Kopper King',

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes
Cut Flower
Stream Edge
Native to US
Meadow
Detention Basin
Wetlands
Container
Moist Sun
Roadside Planting
Moist Shade
Mass Planting
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Sun
Part Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Nature Attraction
Butterflies
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Late Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Late Spring / Early Summer
Soil Moisture Needs
Moist