Chelone lyonii Tiny Tortuga

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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.

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Chelone lyonii Tiny Tortuga

Optimal Growing Conditions	Appearance and Characteristics

Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade Soil Type Clay Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid Soil Moisture Average or Moist or Wet Care Level Easy	Flower Colour Deep Pink Blooming Time Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall Foliage Color Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Massed Waterside Wild Flower Height 30-40 cm 12-16 inches Spread 20-25 cm 8-10 inches Foot Traffic None Growth Rate Medium

Chelone lyonii Tiny Tortuga

Turtlehead

Plant number: 1.142.150

Further details for Chelone lyonii Tiny Tortuga

Further details for
Chelone lyonii Tiny Tortuga