Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' [sold as Hot Lips Pink Turtlehead]
Hot Lips Pink Turtlehead

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 Flower Notes:
Deep rose-pink, snapdragon-like blossoms resembling an open turtle mouth.
 Foliage Notes:
Bronze-green leaves in spring mature to dark glossy green in summer. Ovate-shaped, pointed tips, and coarsely serrated edges.
 Stem Notes:
Stiff, upright, and sturdy.
 Fruit Notes:
Dry, dehiscent seed capsules.
 Ultimate Height:
2-4' feet
 Ultimate Spread:
1-2.5' feet
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 Soil Notes:
Grows best in medium-moist to wet or boggy soil. Does not tolerate severe dryness.
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