Turtlehead

Photo Courtesy Joy Stewart

Turtlehead Chelone glabra Full to part sun; wet to moderately wet moisture level; light, rich soil; neutral to slightly acid pH.  2-3 ft. height, blooms mid-summer to fall, white flowers, spreads by rhizomes. Germination Code:  M or C(120) Native Region:  Statewide Tubular flowers resembling the head of an open-mouthed turtle.  Although it is a wetland plant in Tennessee, can be grown in good garden soil.  Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. flower;sun;wet;loam flower;sun/shade;wet;loam