White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra)

Description

White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra) has beautiful white blossoms that attract butterflies, bumblebees, and ruby-throated hummingbirds. They do well as border or wet meadow plantings that will provide a late summer bloom.  The foliage of these plants are the larval host to our state butterfly, the Baltimore Checkerspot, which is currently listed as a rare and vulnerable species.  Please consider adding this beautiful flower to your landscape and supporting our state butterfly.

 

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun

Moisture: Wet to Medium Wet

Soil Type: Rich Soil; Loam, Sand, or Clay

Soil pH: 5-8

Average Height: up to 5 Feet

Flowers: White, resembling the head shape of a tortoise

Bloom Time: July – September

Native Region: Eastern North America

Wildlife: Sole larval food source for Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly