Chelone glabra - Turtlehead Seeds Color of rain Monkey Flower and Turtlehead bring

Monkey Flower and Turtlehead bring soft summer hues to the edges of ponds and rain gardens

Nectar Plant for: Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly

leaving no trace but the memory of its fleeting spring performance — a hallmark of authentic woodland ephemerals

Red Admirals

Rain gardens help reduce stormwater runoff

Chelone glabra - Turtlehead Seeds Color of rain Monkey Flower and Turtlehead bringChelone glabra, commonly known as Turtlehead, is a rare native perennial plant that gets its name from the turtle like shape of its flowers. This charming plant is often found on the sunny side of small berms or near streams, where it can receive ample sunlight for its distinctive white to pale pink blossoms. Turtlehead typically blooms from late summer to early fall, adding late season interest to native gardens. Large bees, such as bumblebees, are