Turtlehead

Chelone Glabra

Overview

Chelone glabra, commonly known as Turtlehead, is a perennial herbaceous plant featuring distinctive white blooms resembling a turtle's head. Thriving in zones 3-8, it prefers moist soil and partial shade. Mature size reaches 2-3 feet high and 1-2 feet wide. Blooms in late summer to early fall, providing interest and attracting pollinators. Ideal for rain gardens and naturalized areas, lending a textured, vertical element to the landscape. \n\n(Note: Plant sizes and growth conditions are represented using the imperial system as requested.)

Sun Half, ShadeWater HighZones 3–8Climate Temperate

Turtlehead (Chelone Glabra) — commonly known as Turtlehead

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: High
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–3 Ft.
Mature width: 1.5–2.5

Classification

Family: Scrophulariaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Turtlehead (Chelone Glabra) — creating varied textures and heights within the garden composition

Turtlehead (Chelone Glabra) — pink and white flowers in the garden

Turtlehead (Chelone Glabra) — pair it with other moisture-loving plants such as Joe-Pye weed

Turtlehead (Chelone Glabra) — perennial with pink and white blooms

Turtlehead (Chelone Glabra) — perennial for half or shade

Turtlehead (Chelone Glabra) — commonly known as Turtlehead; mature size reaches 2-3 feet high and 1-2 feet wide

Turtlehead (Chelone Glabra) — is a perennial herbaceous plant featuring distinctive white blooms resembling a turtle's head; a versatile addition to any

Turtlehead (Chelone Glabra) — Thriving in zones 3-8, it prefers moist soil and partial shade; in late summer through early fall

Turtlehead (Chelone Glabra) — Mature size reaches 2-3 feet high and 1-2 feet wide; pair it with other moisture-loving plants such as Joe-Pye weed

Turtlehead (Chelone Glabra) — Blooms in late summer to early fall, providing interest and attracting pollinators; thriving in zones 3-8, it prefers moist soil

Turtlehead (Chelone Glabra) — commonly referred to as Turtlehead; it's also resistant to deer and has no serious insect or disease issues, ensuring low

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