Chelone lyo. 'Tiny Tortuga'
Turtlehead
PPAF
Chelone lyonii ‘Tiny Tortuga’
- Compact form of C. Hotlips
- Glossy dark green foliage with reddish stems and hot pink flowers in late August to October
- Strong branching habit producing loads of blooms
Height: 12-15 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Zone: 4-9
Color: Pink
Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Attributes:
- Tolerates Clay Soil
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Naturalizing
- Native Selection
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Erosion control
- RainGarden
- Fall Color
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Sun/ pt.shade
Foliage Color:
- Green
Habit:
- Upright
- Clump forming
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Moist, Well-Drained