Turtlehead

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.)