Chelone Tiny Tortuga™ | Dwarf Pink Turtlehead Perennial | Shade & Pollinator Garden Plant

Chelone obliqua 'Tiny Tortuga™' PP25350 is a compact, dwarf form of the native Turtlehead plant, featuring hot pink flowers that bloom from late summer through fall. This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bumblebees, making it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens.

Its smaller size, reaching 12–18 inches in height with a 12–24 inch spread, 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 companions for woodland settings

Care Tips

• Plant in rich, humus-rich, consistently moist soil
• Thrives in part shade; tolerates full sun with adequate 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