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Posted 01/22/2023 in Perennial

Chelone glabra

Noted for its late summer to fall flowers, Chelone glabra is a clump-forming perennial with hooded white flowers. Flowers resemble turtle heads. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Post Details

Latin Name
Chelone glabra
Common Name
White Turtlehead
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Light Condition
Part Shade Full Shade
Special Interest
Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Fall
Flower Color
White
Height
2-3 ft
Spread
1.5-2.5 ft
Suggested Uses
Grouping Rock Garden Cottage Garden Natural Garden Pollinator Garden Perennial Border Woodland Gardens
Potential Pests
Mildew

Plant Story

Noted for its late summer to fall flowers, Chelone glabra is a clump-forming perennial with hooded white flowers. Flowers resemble turtle heads. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Special Care Instructions

Spreads by rhizomes. Pitch stems back in spring to reduce height.

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