Chelone glabra (white turtlehead)

Herbaceous, perennial with white flowers tinged with pink. Host plant for butterflies and enjoyed by hummingbirds. Flowers resemble turtles.

  • Wetland Indicator Status: OBL (Obligate Wetland)
  • Height Range: 1.5 – 4 ft.
  • Water Tolerance: Irregular to permanent inundation
  • Light: Full sun to partial sun/shade
  • Rate of Spread: Medium
  • Bloom color: White
  • Drought tolerance: Low
  • Bloom period: August through October
  • Wildlife Value: Butterfly host plant and hummingbird attractor
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