Latin Name: Chelone glabra

Description: White Turtlehead is an upright, clump-forming perennial comprised of spires, showcasing double-lipped white to slightly pink flowers in the late summer season leading into the fall. They are sought after for their unique blooms, their hooded flowers resembling the head of a turtle emerging from its shell. A perennial native to Ontario, Chelone acts as a pollinator magnet, attracting scores of birds, butterflies, and bees to your garden. The coarsely textured, lance-like leaves stay a deep green shade all season long. A very elegant native perennial, great for late season blooms in your gardens.

Zone: 3
Height: 60-90m
Spread: 30-90cm
Shape: Upright
Sun or Shade: Partial to Full Sun
Foliage: Slightly toothed, long dark green leaves
Flower type: Double lipped white/pink flowers resembling the head of a turtle