Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' ~ Hot Lips Turtlehead Size:2 GALLON It is relatively low-maintenance and

It is relatively low-maintenance and is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions

The tiny maroon flowers bloom in early spring

IMAGES: Photos by (c)2008 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man) and Chanticleer Garden

Best grown in part sun and well-drained soils

Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' ~ Hot Lips Turtlehead Size:2 GALLON It is relatively low-maintenance andHot Lips Turtlehead is a stiffly erect native herbaceous perennial with red stems and coarsely toothed lace shaped foliage that emerges bronze and matures to dark green. The hooded rose pink two lipped flowers bloom on tight spike like terminals from late summer into fall. Flowers best in part shade and moist to wet rich well drained soils. Tolerates drought and heavy shade. Type: Perennial Origins: Southern Appalachian Mountains Height: 2' 4' Spread: