Go Back Turtlehead Obliqua White

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:02 PM
Chelone obliqua 'Alba'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Turtleheads are native wildflowers that adapt beautifully to garden conditions. In this variety, plants form an upright, bushy mound of green foliage, bearing upright stems of large white hooded flowers beginning in late summer. Especially beautiful when planted next to the more common pink Chelone obliqua. Best in a moist or wet site, this also adapts well to average border conditions. Terrific at the waterside. Excellent for cutting. Showy and long lived. Attractive to butterflies.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Plants are easily divided in spring.

    Flower Color

    White

    Foliage Color

    Deep green

    Plant Spread

    18-24 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    24-36 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average to wet water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Accent, Border, Cut flower, Mass Plant, Waterside, Wild flower, Showy flowers, Long lived blooms

    Bloom Time

    Late summer to mid fall.

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

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    Seasonal Interests

    Late summer to fall