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Chelone glabra
Turtlehead
Description
The white hooded flowers on this perennial make it a great addition to the garden; thrives in wet or moist areas; attracts butterflies
Ornamental Features
Turtlehead has masses of beautiful white hooded flowers with shell pink overtones at the ends of the stems from late summer to mid fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its serrated pointy leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.
Planting & Growing
Turtlehead will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 inches. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 12 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
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Fall Color
Deer Resistance:
full sun to partial shade
average
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wet
3a
3
ft.
30 inches
rich
false
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