Shoreline Chelone glabra

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Chelone glabra

*Turtlehead*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Hydric(Wet) to Mesic(Medium)
Sun: Full
Height: 3'-4'
Color: Cream
Bloom: July -September
Flowers: The tube-like 1 1/2" flowers have a long upper lip that arches over the hairy lower lip. The flowers bloom in a long tight cluster at the top of the plant. Some people think that they resemble a turtle's head.
Leaves: The opposite, narrow leaves are 3"-6" long and coarsely toothed.

Suggested Uses:

Creamy white turtle-shaped tubular flowers make this plant an interesting addition to rain gardens, shoreline or wildflower garden. This plant is attractive to hummingbirds and also makes a nice cut flower!

Interesting Facts:

Medicinal Uses: It has been used for numerous medicinal purposes, from relieving hemorrhoids to soothing sores.
Food Uses:
Other Uses:
More Information:
Name: The flower gets it's scientific name from its resemblance to the tortoise or turtle. Chelone means tortoise in Greek.

Option	Price	Quantity
Seed Packets (at least 25 seeds)	$2.95
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.95
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$8.95

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