Turtlehead 'Hot Lips' 2 Gallon

Chelone lyonii
Offering fascinating snapdragon-like flowers over spreading plants, the blooms of this plant are named for their resemblance to the heads of open-mouthed turtles. The rosy-pink flowers appear late summer to early fall to provide color above glossy, fine-toothed foliage. The height makes these plants ideal for the middle of a border, and they provide a good contrast to dwarf shrubs. Perfect for poorly-drained, bog-like sites, these plants do prefer shaded, woodland type gardens. They are late risers each spring, so give them time to reappear each year. Pruning or pinching the plants in early spring will promote bushiness and allow for controlling height. Can be divided every few years in spring of after flowering in the fall. Seedheads, if allowed to remain on the plant, provide winter interest. Cutting the plant to the ground each fall, however, will control the self-sowing aspect of this plant.

• Part Sun to Shade
• 2-3' h x 1-2' w
• Cut Flower
• Attracts Butterflies