White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra) is a seasonal interest plant with white flowers from mid-summer to early fall. They prefer wet to moist soil in sun to part sun where they can grow to 3 feet tall. They are a good choice for sunny basins where they often form colonies as they spread by rhizomes. Companion plants include Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) and Common Rush (Juncus effusus).
Maintenance
If surrounding plants outgrow White Turtlehead, consider trimming them back to allow for fuller growth.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun Moisture Requirements
Basin Soil Requirements
Clay,
Most Soils,
Organically Rich Soil Height
Short,
Medium Spacing
1 to 3 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Hummingbirds Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
August,
September,
October Bloom Color
White Seasonality
Fall,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 5-10