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Cheerful spikes of pink Snapdragon-like flowers over spreading plants. Ideal middle-of-the-border plant for contrasting color and foliage among dwarf shrubs. May require staking and prefers moist conditions. Herbaceous perennial. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
Chelone is a long-blooming perennial that thrives in moist woodland conditions. This variety has bronze-green foliage that turns a deeper green than the species, but is equally as showy. The upright, red stems provide additional interest throughout the season.
| Common Name | Hot Lips Turtlehead |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 2 to 3 ft. |
| Width | 2 to 3 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | late summer /fall |
| Flower Color | pink |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
