Turtlehead
Chelone lyonii ‘Hot Lips’
The unique, hooded flowers of Pink Turtlehead are said to resemble turtle heads and bloom from late summer into fall. It thrives in wet soils in part shade and adds height and color to shade gardens in the summer. ‘Hot Lips’ is a cultivar that has intensely pink flowers and dark green foliage.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; medium to wet soil
Size: 2′ – 4′
Zone: 3 – 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bumblebees
