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White Turtlehead features a tall spiky flower, similar to a snapdragon, but with a tighter, boxier bloom that upon closer inspection does look just like a turtle's head! Set against dark green foliage, these extraordinary blooms come into their own in late summer, when many other plants have passed. Makes an excellent addition to natural gardens and along streams. Turtlehead is deer resistant, attracts butterflies and thrives in part shade to full sun. (Chelone glabra)
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
The turtleheads are favorite No. American wildflowers for moist shaded areas. They love streambanks and thickets, and add fascinating bloom to the scene with their unusual turtle head-shaped flowers.
More Information
SKU
AM014782
Item Package Size
Plant - 3" Pot
Common Name
Turtlehead
Botanical Name
Chelone glabra
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Flower Color
White
Mature Height
24-48" tall
Mature Spread
12-24" wide
Bloom Time
Late summer to fall
Planting Depth
Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in.
Ships As
Potted Plant
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Advantages
Attract Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Native
Additional Information
Will Arrive in a Dormant Condition in the Fall
Planting Time
Fall
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada
No
Planting & Care
When White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra) arrives in the fall, it will be in a dormant state. They have healthy full root systems even below the pots. (The plants were growing all summer but had a necessary 'haircut' for travel, leaving bare stems as the foliage and flowers were trimmed away). White Turtlehead has hollow stems and are cut tall so that water will not get all the way to the crown over the winter, causing them to rot. For this reason it is best to leave the sticks "as is" till next spring.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
Shipping Rates
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US Shipping Charges
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Up to $19.99
$6.99
$20 to $34.99
$8.99
$35 to $49.99
$10.99
$50 to $74.99
$12.99
$75 to $99.99
$14.99
$100 and Over
$16.99
Canadian Shipping Charges
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Shipping Charges
Up to $24.99
$14.95
$25 to $49.99
$19.95
$50 to $74.99
$24.95
$75 to $99.99
$29.95
$100 and Over
$39.95
If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. If you have any questions, please call us at (877) 309-7333.
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