Chelone obliqua 'Tiny Tortuga' Pink Turtlehead | Dwarf Native Perennial 12-18"

About This Plant

Chelone obliqua 'Tiny Tortuga'® PP25350 is a compact Pink Turtlehead perennial with hot pink, turtle-shaped blooms that appear from late summer into fall. Its dwarf habit reaches 12–18 inches tall, making it suitable for front borders, containers, and smaller gardens. Foliage is glossy deep green with bronze tones in spring, providing year-round interest. This North American native attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees and thrives in moist, consistently moist soil.

What You Will Receive

Live plant in a 3.5" pot. Unrooted or rooted status not specified in the source; provided as a live plant with the cultivar name and PP number.

🌿 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Chelone obliqua 'Tiny Tortuga'® PP25350 ('Armtipp02')
• Common Name: Tiny Tortuga Pink Turtlehead
• Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
• Flower Color: Hot Pink
• Foliage: Glossy Deep Green with Bronze Tones
• Mature Height: 12–18 Inches
• Spread: 12–24 Inches
• Bloom Season: Late Summer to Early Fall
• Growth Habit: Compact, Upright, Clump-Forming
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate to High; prefers consistently moist soil
• Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Characteristics: Native Plant, Pollinator Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

🌸 Garden Uses

Great for rain gardens, woodland gardens, pollinator gardens, pond/stream edges, cottage gardens, front borders, patio containers, and native plant landscapes.

🦋 Pollinator Friendly

The nectar-rich blooms attract hummingbirds, butterflies, bumblebees, and native bees. An excellent late-season nectar source for beneficial wildlife.

Care Instructions

• Plant in rich, humus-rich, consistently moist soil
• Grow in full sun to partial shade
• Provide afternoon shade in hot climates
• Water regularly, especially during dry weather
• Apply mulch to conserve soil moisture
• Remove spent flower spikes after blooming
• Divide mature clumps every few years if desired

Live Plant Notice

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