chelone glabra (turtlehead) native* Size:1 gallon

chelone glabra (turtlehead) native* Size:1 gallonAKA 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 genus name is derived from the greek word chelone meaning 'tortoise' zone 5 height 60 90cm spread 40 50cm colour white grows best in a moist to wet, rich, humus soil, in partial shade naturally found in moist

maple-leaf-like variegation pattern

will climb if supplied with structure

daisy-like flowers with a bright yellow eye

causing a noise similar to a "pig's squeak"

to promote better blooming

flaming-orange flowers with red centres and yellow throats

contrast option

spread 30-40cm

in partial to full shade

clusters of near-blue

AKA lepachys pinnata

bell-shaped flowers