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Chelone glabra

Turtlehead (Snakeshead)

Tight terminals of tubular, two-lipped, white (often pink-tinged) blooms resemble "turtle heads" or snapdragons. A stiffly erect, clump-forming perennial.

  • »  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

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:60-90 cm
  • Spread:40-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Cut Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Chelone glabra

Native to Ontario

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

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Chelone glabra

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.