White Turtlehead
(Chelone glabra)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 2 - 4 ft
Spread: 1.5 - 2.5 ft
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Late Summer (Aug - Oct)
Fruit Type: Seed Capsule
Fruit Color: Tan / Brown
Autumn Color: Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Medium
Moisture Preference: Medium / High
Deer Resistance*: Medium / High
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names:
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
White Turtlehead flowers are a nectar source for pollinators (primarily bees and butterflies) and sometimes hummingbirds. It is the larval host to the Maryland state butterfly, the Baltimore Checkerspot, which is imperiled (S2) and vulnerable in MD.
