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White Turtlehead

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White Turtlehead has white, pink-tinged flowers, which bloom August-October. The blooms resemble the head of a turtle, thus its common name. ...

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Description:

White Turtlehead has white, pink-tinged flowers, which bloom August-October. The blooms resemble the head of a turtle, thus its common name. Butterflies and hummingbirds benefit from the nectar. It is a host plant for butterflyand moth larvae (caterpillars), including Baltimore Checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton). White Turtlehead requires moist soil, and will tolerate wet soil. Use it in borders, edges of rain gardens, shade gardens, and moist naturalized areas.

Plant Details

Plant Type: Flower, Perennial

New York Native: Yes

Deer Resistance: None

Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Salt Tolerance: Low to None

Hardiness Zone 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Soil Characteristics

Soil Type: Loam, Organic

Soil Moisture: Medium-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral

Light Needs of Plant:

Optimal Light: Partial Shade

Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water Needs of Plant:

Soil Moisture: Medium-drained, Well-drained

Drought Tolerance Low

Size and Growth Rate

Height: 2 - 3 ft

Spread: 1.5 - 2.5 ft

Growth Rate: Slow

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