Chelone glabra Turtlehead

Brand: American Beauties Native Plants®

Color: white flowers

Features:

• For best results, plant in USDA zone: 3-8 - mature size: 2-3in H x 24-30in W
• Plant is delivered in a #1 size container. It is fully rooted in the soil and can be planted immediately upon arrival, weather permitting.
• Spikes of White Flowers that are uniquely shaped like the heads of Turtles appear above dark green foliage in late summer attracting droves of Native pollinators and butterflies.
• Perfect for massing in wet soil and along stream edges, This plant will provide great summer color and will thrive in rain garden areas
• Native songbirds love to use the stems of this plant for nesting while this plant also serves as the host plant for a number of Native butterfly species

Binding: Lawn & Patio

Details: Chelone Glabra unknown & underutilized, this moisture loving perennial will light up the garden in late summer & early autumn just when the landscape is crying out for color. This selection is stiffly upright growing & ideal for grouping in organic soil areas or moist areas in partial shade areas. Dense, Squatty pyramids of buds form at the top of the stem in August & open late in the month exposing white, snapdragon-like flowers with just a touch of pink. You'll love how this plant grows & thrives in moisture while your landscape's native bees & butterflies will love its nectar food possibilities &, even Birds will use the dried stems of this plant for nesting. Grow tips like moist soil & part shade.

Package Dimensions: 25.0 x 8.0 x 8.0 inches