Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' ~ Hot Lips Turtlehead spring-bloomers (2) Photos by R

(2) Photos by R

a buttressed trunk

and red in the fall

The leaves emerge in spring a bright sunshine yellow that darkens to yellow lime green as summer progresses

Heavy blooms of cool lavender-blue flowers with white highlights last from late spring through summer

Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' ~ Hot Lips Turtlehead spring-bloomers (2) Photos by RHot Lips Turtlehead is a stiffly erect native herbaceous perennial with red stems and coarsely toothed lace shaped foliage that emerges bronze and matures to dark green. The hooded rose pink two lipped flowers bloom on tight spike like terminals from late summer into fall. Flowers best in part shade and moist to wet rich well drained soils. Tolerates drought and heavy shade. Type: Perennial Origins: Southern Appalachian Mountains Height: 2' 4' Spread: