50 Seeds White Turtlehead Chelone glabra Native Perennial

White Turtlehead is a native perennial known for its creamy white, snapdragon-like blooms that appear in late summer and early fall. Its upright, clump-forming habit and distinctive hooded flowers make it a standout in native plant gardens, pollinator borders, and rain gardens.
The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and bees, while the glossy green foliage provides texture through the growing season. It works well in moist meadow plantings, woodland edges, and alongside streams or ponds, where its natural vigor and tall stems add vertical interest.
Species: Chelone glabra
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist to wet, rich in organic matter
Zones: 3-8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; surface sow and keep moist
Sowing: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow in fall
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Late-season blooms; ideal for rain gardens and native landscapes