Chelone lyonii
'Hot Lips'
Hot Lips Turtlehead
Family |
Scrophulariaceae |
Genus |
Chelone |
Species |
lyonii |
Cultivar |
'Hot Lips' |
Category |
Perennials |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
3 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
1a - 8a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 - H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-37) - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) |
(-35) - 20 |
Height |
0.6m - 1.2m |
Spread |
0.5m - 0.8m |
General Description |
Dark purplish green foliage and richer pink flowers held on striking red stems makes a beautiful focal point to any garden. |
Cultivation |
Rich moist soil and light shade. |
Growth |
Medium |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Flower Description |
Rosy-pink hooded flowers. |
Propagation |
Propagate by rootball division, softwood cutting, or seed |