Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'

lyon's turtlehead or shellflower

Family	Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	0.6 - 2.5 m (2 - 8 ft)
Spread	60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic

Description	Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' (lyon's turtlehead) bears showy and bright pink blooms during late summer to mid-fall. This herbaceous perennial is upright and has medium green foliage that is matte and coarse textured.
Typical Uses	Accent, bog, border, cut flowers, mass planting, waterfront and wild flower.
Special Characteristics	Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' . Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions	This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.