CHELONE L. TINY TORTUGA

Latin Name: Chelone lyonii 'Tiny Tortuga'

Description: Also known as Turtlehead, this dwarf cultivar is a fantastic colourful addition to any sunny garden landscape. Deep green foliage grows quickly in the spring, then shoot out tall spires in the late summer. Blooms look like the heads of turtles emerging from their shells. A garden classic and an excellent attraction for hummingbirds and bumblebees. 

Zone: 3-8
Height: 30-40cm
Spread: 30-60cm
Shape: Upright, mounding
Sun or Shade: SUN
Foliage: Green
Flower type: Pink, late summer