Chelone glabra
White Turtlehead
You need to register or login to use the plant list.White Turtlehead has white, pink-tinged flowers, which bloom August-October. The blooms resemble the head of a turtle, thus its common name. ...
Description:
White Turtlehead has white, pink-tinged flowers, which bloom August-October. The blooms resemble the head of a turtle, thus its common name. Butterflies and hummingbirds benefit from the nectar. It is a host plant for butterflyand moth larvae (caterpillars), including Baltimore Checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton). White Turtlehead requires moist soil, and will tolerate wet soil. Use it in borders, edges of rain gardens, shade gardens, and moist naturalized areas.
Plant Details
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New York Native: Yes
Deer Resistance: None
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Salt Tolerance: Low to None
Hardiness Zone 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic
Soil Moisture: Medium-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral
Light Needs of Plant:
Optimal Light: Partial Shade
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant:
Soil Moisture: Medium-drained, Well-drained
Drought Tolerance Low
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 2 - 3 ft
Spread: 1.5 - 2.5 ft
Growth Rate: Slow
