Chelone glabra
Common name: Turtlehead
Typically found in wet prairies and woodland edges, Turtlehead is an excellent choice for part shade areas and can even tolerate some flooding. Cream colored flowers emerge in tight racemes at the tips of the plant, and oddly resemble a turtle's head. A late bloomer, flowers emerge on this plant at the end of summer to early fall, and last for about a month. While bumblebees are the most common visitors to this plant, it also attracts the occasional hummingbird.
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| Per unit for pint growing method | $4 |
| Flats | $45 |
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forb
Soil type
Moist Mesic, Wet
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Yards that Flood
Habitat
Moist Woods, Savannas
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Cream
Fall color
Yellow Green
Size
- Mature height
- 3 Feet
- Mature width
- 2 Feet
- Max height
- 4 Feet
- Max width
- 4 Feet
Additional information
Rain garden suited