Turtlehead (Chelone glabra)

Spikes of white flowers that bloom on upright plants in late summer. The flowers are said to resemble a turtle head emerging from its shell. Bees push against a small hole on the end of the flower until they are completely inside the flower and bump around inside before exiting and flying to the next flower. Late blooms extend the garden season, tolerates sun to part shade in moist soil and tends to naturalize in a loose fashion.

$6.00 / 4 inch pot