Turtlehead. An erect perennial with square leafy stems topped with white or pink-tinged white flowers, with a white beards. Max Height 60cm to 1m. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers August to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Chelone glabra
An erect perennial with square leafy stems topped with white or pink-tinged white flowers, with a white beards.
Additional information
| Generic | Chelone |
|---|---|
| Species | glabra |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Turtlehead |
| Flower Colour | white, pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 60cm, 1m |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Bog garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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