Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' (Hot Lips Turtlehead)
Botanical Information
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Chelone |
| Species | lyonii |
| Cultivar | 'Hot Lips' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-37) - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | (-35) - 20 |
| Height | 0.6m - 1.2m |
| Spread | 0.5m - 0.8m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Dark purplish green foliage and richer pink flowers held on striking red stems makes a beautiful focal point to any garden. |
| Propagation | Propagate by rootball division, softwood cutting, or seed |
| Cultivation | Rich moist soil and light shade. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | Rosy-pink hooded flowers. |
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