Chelone lyonii 'Tiny Tortuga'
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: 10-15"
Spread: 10"
Exposure: Full sun to part
Zone: 3-8
Photos courtesy of Bailey Nurseries