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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugustSeptember
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
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