Chelone obliqua 'Tiny Tortuga™' PP25350 is a compact, dwarf form of the native Turtlehead plant, featuring hot pink flowers that resemble tiny turtle heads atop glossy dark green foliage. Blooming from late summer through fall, this perennial attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bumblebees.

Its smaller size suits containers, small gardens, woodland borders, rain gardens, and moist shady areas where larger Turtlehead varieties may be too vigorous.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Chelone obliqua 'Tiny Tortuga™' PP25350
• Common Name: Dwarf Pink Turtlehead
• Life Cycle: Herbaceous Perennial
• Flower Color: Hot Pink
• Foliage: Glossy Dark Green with Bronze Tones
• Plant Height: 12–18 inches
• Spread: 12–24 inches
• Bloom Season: Late Summer to Fall
• Growth Habit: Compact, Upright Clump
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate to High; prefers moist soil
• Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Features: Native Plant, Pollinator Friendly, Hummingbird Attractor, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

Uses

Shade Gardens
Rain Gardens
Pond & Stream Edges
Woodland Gardens
Cottage Gardens
Container Gardens
Pollinator Gardens

Planting Partners

• Astilbe – Soft plumes contrast with Turtlehead flowers
• Lobelia cardinalis – Adds red color and hummingbird appeal
• Heuchera – Provides colorful foliage contrast
• Carex – Adds texture in moist gardens
• Ferns – Suitable for woodland settings

Care Tips

• Plant in rich, humus-rich, consistently moist soil
• Thrives in part shade; tolerates full sun with moisture
• Ideal for rain gardens and damp locations
• Water regularly during dry periods
• Mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots
• Cut back old stems in late winter or early spring