Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'
Foliage is darker green than the species with tight clusters of flowers, bronzy new growth, and reddish stems. In shade, plants might flop. To control height, cut back when plants are six inches tall. Rose-pink flowers appear between August and September.
Chelone is our native Turtlehead with white flowers that stand out beautifully against the dark green foliage. It is rhizomatous (spreading by rhizomes), so it is best to let it naturalize in an informal garden. Does well in boggy soil. Attracts butterflies.
- Botanical Name
- Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'
- Common Name
- Hot Lips Pink Turtlehead
- Bloom
- Late Summer
- Color
- Pink
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Height
- 24-36"
- Hardy to Zone
- 3
- Light
- Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing
- 24"
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