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white turtlehead

white turtlehead

Chelone glabra

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high water❄ Hardy: Zone 3a – Zone 8b

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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
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4β€² tall Γ— 1.5–2.5β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Plantaginaceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
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J
A
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D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with