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Chelone obliqua Tiny Tortuga™ 'Armitpp02'
turtlehead
- Category: Perennial
- Patent: PP25350
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Height: 18-24 Inches
- Spread: 12-16 Inches
- Spacing: 12 Inches
- Bloom Color: Pink
A tiny turtlehead with all the flower power of its taller brothers, this native cultivar features uniquely shaped, hot pink blooms atop lustrous dark green leaves with a bronzy sheen. Flowers reminiscent of turtles' mouths persist from mid-summer into fall, a favorite of butterflies but distasteful to deer. Its very compact habit is a great choice for mixed containers, or let it spread ever so slowly in the landscape along pond and stream edges, rain gardens or perennial borders.
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Wetland Indicator Status
| • | Obligate Wetland (OBL) |
Plug Type
| • | Horticultural Plug |
Propagation Type
| • | Vegetative |
Additional Information about Chelone obliqua Tiny Tortuga™ 'Armitpp02'
Chelone (rhymes with "baloney") was a nymph in Greek mythology who insulted the gods by ridiculing or not attending (versions vary) the marriage of Zeus to Hera. The gods punished her by turning her into a turtle.
'Armtipp02' is a compact, upright turtlehead variety known for its dark green foliage with bronzy tones and deep pink flowers. Mature plants grow to approximately 2 feet tall with a 1.25-foot spread. The glossy, ovate leaves reach about 3.25 inches long and 2 inches wide, transitioning from bronzy green to deep black-green.
Native to North American wetlands, this plant features upright stems with oppositely arranged, serrated leaves. Its spike-like cymes produce tubular flowers in shades ranging from white to pink to deep purple-red, attracting and primarily pollinated by bumblebees.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Chelone obliqua Tiny Tortuga™ 'Armitpp02'
Thrives in moist, rich, humusy soils with medium to wet conditions in full sun to partial shade. Prefers part shade in cooler summer climates but can tolerate nearly full shade. To manage height, consider pinching back stem ends in spring, especially in heavily shaded areas where plants may require additional support.
