Turtlehead
Chelone glabra
Family: Plantaginaceae
Turtlehead grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, rich soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
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Turtlehead Plant Guide
Turtlehead growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, rich soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Turtlehead as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.
Plant Overview
Turtlehead (Chelone glabra) is listed in the Plantaginaceae family and categorized as a wetland flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1418
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Plant type
- Wetland Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Turtlehead is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Moist, rich soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, rich soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.