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The turtleheads (Chelone spp.) are blooming now and the pink ones always seem to be first. Turtleheads are native perenn
Georgia Native Plant SocietySeptember 7, 2026

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The turtleheads (Chelone spp.) are blooming now and the pink ones always seem to be first.

Turtleheads are native perennials that love moisture. In the wild you might find it in rich woodlands that open up to a bit of sun; you might even find it on the edges of streams and seeps. It is a larval host plant for the Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly. It is also very popular with bees. ㅤ You can occasionally find it for sale at native plant sales and places that like to offer unusual perennials. The one in this photograph is Chelone glabra, usually white but sometimes with a little pink blush. . . . #nativeplants #nativeplantsofgeorgia #gardening #pollinatorplants #pollinatorgardening #nativehabitat #wildlifegardening #plants #georgia #gonative #spring
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