Rob's plants home garden plants wildlife seed photos plant sale journal topics links guestbook Chelone lyonii 'Hotlips'

 

Common name turtlehead Family scrophulariaceae Life cycle perennial Flowers pink (late summer) Size 2' Light sun-part shade Cultural notes ordinary garden soil (not too dry) We acquired two plants, from two different sources, over the years, both labeled 'Hot lips'. I prefer the more recently purchased specimen (at right), with somewhat darker foliage and a more pastel pink flower color - but both are fine plants. Reliable garden performers that keep the color coming in late summer. Although they prefer moist soil, they do fine with the conditions we provide (regular garden bed, with supplemental watering when things get crispy).

In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: side garden, patio area, orchard nursery area

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