Chelone glabra - Turtlehead Seeds Seeds The flowers open from the

The flowers open from the top down along a leafy flower spike 2 to 3 feet tall over several weeks

It is the host plant for the larvae of several butterfly species

and hummingbirds

After flowering

This species tends to grow much taller

Chelone glabra - Turtlehead Seeds Seeds The flowers open from theChelone glabra, commonly known as Turtlehead, is a rare native perennial plant that gets its name from the turtle like shape of its flowers. This charming plant is often found on the sunny side of small berms or near streams, where it can receive ample sunlight for its distinctive white to pale pink blossoms. Turtlehead typically blooms from late summer to early fall, adding late season interest to native gardens. Large bees, such as bumblebees, are