Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'
Common name: Pink turtlehead
Rosy pink spikes of flowers bloom from mid-summer until early fall.
The flower head resembles one of a turtle head hence the name.
Use in woodland settings, mass plantings, and in bog gardens.
Flowers are great for cutting. Attracts butterflies.
Height: 36"
Spread: 24-30"
Exposure: Full sun to part
Zone: 3-8
Photo credit & courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.