About Tiny Tortuga
Bronzy dark green leaves. Bred in the Netherlands, it resembles a smaller version of Hot Lips. "Tortuga" means “turtle" or "tortoise” in Spanish.
There’s a Greek myth about this flower’s genus name, Chelone. A nymph named Chelone replied to an invitation to the wedding of Zeus and Hera by saying she’d rather stay home. She was turned into a turtle (“khelônê” in Greek) so that she’d have to carry her house on her back and stay home forever.
About Turtlehead, Pink
Short spikes of 1" deep pink flowers flowers resembling snapdragon buds bloom August–September. Glossy, toothed foliage. Happy in moist or even poorly drained soil. Rabbit- and deer-resistant. See also Turtlehead, White in Native Perennials.
Pot Size & Price
4.5-in. pot
$12.00
Height
18"–24"
Width
12"–16"
Catalog
P476
Plant Traits
Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Stock Notes
Restocks On Saturday
