Chelone glabra #1
Chelone glabra #1
White Turtlehead
White turtlehead blooms for moist sites, essential pollinator resource
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Spikes of white flowers with a tinge of pink top shiny green foliage in late summer and early fall. best grown in moist to wet, rich, humus soils in part shade. Favorite breeding site for the Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly. May be pinched back in spring to keep compact. Native. 2- 3 1/2'
Botanical Name- Chelone glabra
Pronunciation- keh-LOH-nee GLAY-bruh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Part sun
Soil Preferences- Moist to wet, rich soil
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Late summer
Companion Plants- Iris sibirica (moist conditions, upright form)
Fauna Attracted- Bumblebees (specialist pollinators), butterflies, hummingbirds occasionally
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP49A
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove spent flower stalks; keep soil moist and fertilize in spring for best growth.
Trimming Instructions- Deadhead to extend blooming. Cut back in late fall.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Amend clay with compost for good drainage and consistent moisture.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Rust, powdery mildew
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