Buy Chelone lyonii Tiny Tortuga PP25350

Scientific Name: Chelone lyonii 'Armtipp02'

Also Known As

Chelone 'Tiny Tortuga'
Tiny Tortuga Turtlehead

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

3a-9b

4" | $12

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Chelone lyonii Tiny Tortuga PP25350 plant details

Chelone lyonii Tiny Tortuga PP25350 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chelone lyonii Tiny Tortuga PP25350

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chelone lyonii Tiny Tortuga PP25350

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Everything that we love about Chelone 'Hot Lips' on a smaller scale!; pink turtlehead flowers with glossy dark green bronzy foliage that is compact and lush. Perfect for container, border or pond edge. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

(TINY TURTLEHEAD) Perfect for small spaces and smaller gardens – you can have the joy of those late blooming hot pink snapping turtle heads on compact plants, 12-18” tall and wide! A long lived perennial with glossy dark green foliage that needs constant moisture and sun or part shade,most soils. Nice in rain gardens, bogs and pond side; attracts bees, butterflies and birds; deer resistant, easy! USDA Z3-8

By: Secret Garden Growers

This cute variety of turtlhead is more compact and grows to only 16 inches. Hot pink flowers will top the stems from early summer to fall. Easy to grow. Performs best in evenly moist conditions with fertile loamy soil with abundant organic matter.