chelone glabra (turtlehead) native*
$16.95
- AKA chelone oblique 'alba'
- predominantly white flowers are sometimes tinged with pink
- flowers are hooded and look similar to snapdragons
- sturdy, square stems hold glossy, lance-shaped leaves, up to 10 cm in length
- bloom time: july to september
- genus name is derived from the greek word chelone meaning 'tortoise'
- zone 5
- height 60-90cm
- spread 40-50cm
- colour white
- grows best in a moist to wet, rich, humus soil, in partial shade
- naturally found in moist meadows, along stream banks or in swamps
- chelone will benefit from a midsummer pruning to promote a more compact plant and better branching habit
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- attracts butterflies
- bog or water garden
- native to ontario
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)