Common Name
White turtlehead
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
4.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
2.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Habitat: moist areas along stream banks, open woodlands, fens, flood plains and marshes.
Wildlife value: This plant attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Also supports Baltimore Checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton). It also supports Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia).
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Cream/White
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Fall
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Climate-smart plant
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Tolerates
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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