Common Name
White turtlehead
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially available
Yes
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).
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
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Tolerates
Carniola Farms Nursery
Nursery operates Arlington Native Plants & Edibles located at 925 N. Madison St. Arlington Virginia 22205. Plants can be purchased at any time by making an email appointment at carniolafarms@gmail.com. Also, during the during the planting season, they are open some Saturdays from 11AM to 3PM. Check their website for datesThis plant list is from the beginning of the 2025 season and may be out-of-date
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Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)