White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra)

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Upright accent · Moist shade gardens Growing conditions: Sun: Part shade to shade Soil: Moist to wet (tolerates average) Plant details: Blooms: Late summer-early fall Size: 2–3 ft x 2–3 ft Deer resistant: Yes Why we love it• Unique turtle-shaped white flowers and upright habit adds interest to shade gardens• Glossy foliage stays attractive throughout the season Why wildlife loves it• Important late-season nectar source for bumblebees and other pollinators• Host plant for the endangered Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly, listed as Special Concern in NJ Fun to see• Bumblebees push their way into the closed flowers to reach nectar Show more