White Flower Farm
Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'
Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips', or Pink Turtlehead, is a striking perennial native to the Southeast, celebrated for its late-season floral display. This cultivar boasts rich pink flowers atop vibrant red stems, complemented by dark purplish-green foliage. It thrives in damp, fertile soil under full sun to partial shade, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Reaching approximately three feet in height and spread, it benefits from pinching stems in May to promote bushier growth and more abundant blooms, ensuring a show-stopping presence until late September.
$17.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2189
/ 3268
#2189 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-38%
Below average
Lifespan
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- Reliable Late-Season Bloom
- Excellent Pollinator Magnet
- Tolerance for Moist Conditions
Who should skip it
- Potential for Legginess
- Susceptibility to Mildew
- Aggressive Spreading Habit
Key Specs
Lifespan
Perennial
Mature Height
3.0 feet
Mature Spread
3.0 feet
USDA Hardiness Zones
4 to 8
Bloom Time
Late summer (Aug-Sep)
Planting Spacing
18.0 inches recommended
Foliage Color
Dark purplish green
Seller Warranty
1 year money-back guarantee
Features
- Richer pink flowers on striking red stems
- Deer resistant and attracts hummingbirds
- Blooms constantly until late September
- Tolerates heavy clay soil
- Encourages butterfly activity
- Medium growth rate
- Upright growth habit
- Suitable for container planting
What customers say
Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' earns high praise for its unique aesthetic and exceptional late season performance. Gardeners value the vibrant pink red flowers that provide essential color when other blooms fade. A key benefit is its reliability, thriving consistently in moist or wet soil where other plants struggle. It is also a proven magnet for pollinators, especially hummingbirds. While the plant material arrives healthy, some buyers note the premium pricing feels high relative to the initial small size, requiring patience for full establishment. Despite this initial investment concern, long term satisfaction is extremely high due to its dependable nature.
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