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Chelone lyonii 'Tiny Tortuga'

$9.99

Common Name:

Turtlehead

Plant Type:

Perennial

Exposure:

Sun to Part Sun

Hardiness Zone:

3-8

Bloom Color:

Pink

Bloom Time:

Summer-Fall

Garden Height:

11-15 Inches

Garden Spread:

10 Inches

Description

Smaller alternative to 'Hot Lips' turtlehead
Tolerates heavy, clay soil & partial shade
Great at the base of Rhododendrons, Hydrangeas, & Clethra

Chelone lyonii 'Tiny Tortuga' is a compact plant with thick dark green leaves that accent the clusters of dark pink flowers nicely. It has a slow spreading habit and has good deer and disease resistance.

Uses: Bogs, Borders, Woodland Gardens
Nature Attraction: Butterflies
Critter Resistance: Deer
Notable Features: Cut Flower
Growth Habit: Mounding