Turtlehead, Chelone glabra

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Submitted by Lavender2 on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 20:51
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White turtlehead has narrow leaves and a more open appearance than the purple or pink turtlehead plant. They can be pinched back to keep more compact, but with my short growing season I worry it may postpone the bloom too much.Turtlehead, Chelone glabra
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Pink Turtleheads

Submitted by RonsGarden on Mon, 09/01/2008 - 14:19.

Chelone obliqua 'Turtleheads'Chelone obliqua 'Pink Turtleheads'

Chelone obliqua are so dependable.  They are disease and pest resistant!

Ron ~ zone 6b ~ Ontario

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Resistance

Submitted by Lavender2 on Mon, 09/01/2008 - 20:05.
They are disease resistant and I've never had a problem with any insects, but the deer and at least one really rotten woodchuck have enjoyed grazing on them a bit much this year. Thank goodness they don't care for hot spices!
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That's what my mom has! I

Submitted by skbeal on Mon, 09/01/2008 - 14:34.

That's what my mom has! I think they are gorgeous! The pink flowers against the lovely green foliage is wonderful! Your photo is spectacular.

I still think you need to produce a flower calendar to sell!

Susan,The Assistant Administrator, the Texas Yankee and the Texas Rangerette.

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Lovely!

Submitted by skbeal on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 21:13.
Connie, is there a pink one too? I think my mom has the pink one, only the flowers look larger. Yours is really lovely. The contrast of the dark green and white is really neat!

Susan,The Assistant Administrator, the Texas Yankee and the Texas Rangerette.