Chelone glabra
white turtlehead
Turtlehead gets its name from the shape of the flowers which mimic a turtle poking its head out of the shell. While restricted to moist soils in the wild, they do fine in the average garden soil as long as drought is avoided. Attractive to bumblebees and other pollinators, it is also a host plant for Baltimore checkerspot and buckeye butterflies.
Height: 18-30 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Bloom Color: White
Characteristics & Attributes
Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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Ornamental Interest
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Attracts Wildlife
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Tolerance
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Additional Attributes
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Landscape Use
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North American Distribution


