Chelone glabra, PA Ecotype

Turtlehead, PA Ecotype

Showy wetland species browsed by wildlife; produces nectar containing catapol which aids in reducing parasite loads in bumblebees.
Species:
Turtlehead, PA Ecotype
Species Type:
Native
Characteristics:
Showy wetland species browsed by wildlife; produces nectar containing catapol which aids in reducing parasite loads in bumblebees.
Habitat:
Streambanks, wet woods, wet meadows, swamps.
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Bloom Period:
Summer/Fall
Typical Height:
3.50000
pH:
0.00000
-
0.00000
Flower Color:
White
Pollinator Value:
Medium
Northcentral & Northeast:
OBL
Midwest
OBL
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
OBL
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
OBL
Northcentral & Northeast:
OBL
Approximate seeds per lb:
1472000
Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
Up to 0.06 lb
Truax Seedbox:
Fine

$1,040.00 /lb