Chelone - Tiny Tortuga, 1 Pack
- Shipping Starts in Late March 2026
- Shipped as Small Starter Plants (2.5" Plugs)
- Sustainable Packaging
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Chelone lyonii - Tiny Tortuga
This charming compact turtlehead, Chelone lyonii ‘Tiny Tortuga’, forms neat mounds of glossy, bronzy-green foliage crowned by clusters of hot-pink, snapdragon-like blooms. Reaching just 16–24″ tall and 12–16″ wide, it’s the shortest cultivar in the series, ideal for containers, borders, or rain gardens. Blooming from mid-summer into early fall, its showy flowers attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, while deer and rabbits steer clear. Exceptionally adaptable, it thrives in moist, humus-rich soils and provides cut-flower appeal.
- 1 - 2.5"Plug
- Hot‑pink turtle‑head clusters
- Compact 16–24″ mound habit
- Pollinator‑friendly, deer‑/rabbit‑resistant
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Deep pink blooms, bronzy‑green foliage |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 16–24 in (40–60 cm) |
| Plant Width | 12–16 in (30–40 cm) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Perennial |
| Bloom Timing | July - September |
| Plant Depth | Crown-level planting |
| Plant Spacing | 12–16 in (30–40 cm) |
