Turtlehead ‘Hot Lips’ (Chelone lyonia)

USDA Zone: 3-9

Turtleheads are native wildflowers that adapt beautifully to garden conditions. In this selection, plants form an upright, bushy mound of shiny green foliage, bronzy-green early in the season. In late summer, plants form upright stems of large rosy-pink hooded flowers. Best in a moist or wet site, this also adapts well to average border conditions. Terrific at the waterside. Excellent for cutting. Showy and long lived. Attractive to butterflies. Plants are easily divided in spring.

Sun Exposure 
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade

Soil Type 
  Clay

Soil pH 
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture 
  Average or
  Moist or
  Wet

Care Level 
  Easy 

Flower Colour 
  Deep Pink 

Blooming Time 
  Late Summer  
  Early Fall  
  Mid Fall 

Foliage Color 
  Deep Green 

Plant Uses & Characteristics 
  Accent: Good Texture/Form  
  Attracts Butterflies  
  Border  
  Cut Flower  
  Massed  
  Waterside  
  Wild Flower 

Flower Head Size 
  Large 

Height 
   60-90 cm  
   23-35 inches

Spread 
   45-60 cm  
   18-23 inches

Foot Traffic 
   None 

Growth Rate 
   Medium