Chelone glabra

Also called Snakeshead

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
Flower Size: 2.5 cm

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
60-90 cm

SPREAD:
40-50 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

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.

Additional Notes about Turtlehead:

Native to Ontario

Genus name is derived from the Greek word chelone meaning 'tortoise'.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Moist to Wet Soils

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Sum-Fall

HABIT:
Upright
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Naturalizing

Turtlehead

Chelone glabra

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Additional Notes about Turtlehead:

Characteristics & Attributes

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Chelone glabra

Chelone glabra 'Black Ace'

WHITE TURTLEHEAD