Chelone glabra, also called white turtlehead, is a moisture loving perennial known for its unique turtle shaped blooms that provide a strong vertical form while supporting late season pollinators! Height & Spread: 24 - 36 in x 12 - 24 in Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Soil Preference: Moist to wet, rich soils; tolerates clay Watering Needs: High; prefers consistently moist sites Deer Resistance: Moderately deer resistant Native Status This species is native to eastern North America, commonly found along streams, seeps, and wet meadows from Canada to the Gulf Coast. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Butterflies Attracts Monarchs, Great Spangled Fritillary, and Red Admiral butterflies for late season nectar. Bees Supports bumblebee species such as Common Eastern Bumblebee and Two Spotted Bumblebee which pry open the turtle shaped flowers for nectar. Spacing & Landscape Use Spacing Recommendations Space 18 - 24 in apart for upright clumping growth and long blooming impact. Landscape Placement Excellent in rain gardens, moist woodland edges, and pollinator beds. Adds structure and seasonal interest to areas with consistent moisture. Companion Plants Vernonia noveboracensis (New York Ironweed) - Provides rich purple flowers and height for pairing in wet meadows. Sanguisorba canadensis (Canadian Burnet) - Provides unusual white bottlebrush flowers and fine foliage in moist native groupings. Rudbeckia laciniata (Cutleaf Coneflower) - Adds bold golden blooms and vertical interest to wet borders. Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) - Offers vivid red blooms and attracts hummingbirds in moist soils. Aster puniceus (Swamp Aster) - Complements with soft purple blooms during the same late season window.
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