Turtlehead ‘Hot Lips’

Chelone ‘Hot Lips’ is a moisture-loving perennial that flourishes in partial to full shade with rich, moist soil. Rosy pink turtle-head-shaped flowers emerge on striking red stems from late summer through fall, providing vibrant color when many gardens are winding down. This compact turtlehead selection works beautifully in rain gardens, bog gardens, and shaded borders where consistent moisture is available. The tubular blooms are particularly attractive to hummingbirds and native bees.