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white turtlehead
Chelone glabra
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high water
A native perennial with tall, upright stems and distinctive white snapdragon-like flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. It thrives in moist conditions and partial shade, making it excellent for bog gardens and woodland edges.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina
Function & Care
medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation