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Chelone lyonii Tiny Tortuga


Turtlehead

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.142.150


(=‘Armtipp02’) Turtleheads are native wildflowers that adapt beautifully to garden conditions. In this selection, plants form an upright, bushy mound of thick, dark green foliage. In late summer, plants produce upright stems of large dark pink hooded flowers. Best in a moist or wet site, this also adapts well to average border conditions. Terrific at the waterside. Excellent for cutting. Showy and long lived. Attractive to butterflies. Plants are easily divided in spring. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

Further details for
Chelone lyonii Tiny Tortuga

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   30-40 cm
   12-16 inches
Spread
   20-25 cm
   8-10 inches
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Growth Rate
  












Chelone lyonii Tiny Tortuga


Turtlehead

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.142.150


(=‘Armtipp02’) Turtleheads are native wildflowers that adapt beautifully to garden conditions. In this selection, plants form an upright, bushy mound of thick, dark green foliage. In late summer, plants produce upright stems of large dark pink hooded flowers. Best in a moist or wet site, this also adapts well to average border conditions. Terrific at the waterside. Excellent for cutting. Showy and long lived. Attractive to butterflies. Plants are easily divided in spring. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

Further details for
Chelone lyonii Tiny Tortuga

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   30-40 cm
   12-16 inches
Spread
   20-25 cm
   8-10 inches
Foot Traffic
  

Growth Rate