Chelone Tiny Tortuga™ | Dwarf Turtlehead Plant | Pink Turtlehead | Native Perennial | Hummingbird Flower | Shade Plant | 3.5" Pot

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

Its smaller size makes it ideal for containers, small gardens, woodland borders, rain gardens, and moist shady spaces 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

Pair with:

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

Care Tips

• Plant in rich, humus-rich, consistently moist soil.
• Thrives in part shade, but 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.