Chelone glabra ~ White Turtlehead yellow-leaf Chinaschilf (Miscanthus sinensis) Blumengärten Hirschstetten

Chinaschilf (Miscanthus sinensis) Blumengärten Hirschstetten Wien 2014 d

and may sometimes gain a red-orange hue

It prefers part shade to full shade and is adaptable to a variety of soil conditions

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Fruit and Leaves Close-up

Chelone glabra ~ White Turtlehead yellow-leaf Chinaschilf (Miscanthus sinensis) Blumengärten HirschstettenWhite Turtlehead is a stiffly erect native herbaceous perennial with coarsely toothed dark green lace shaped foliage. The hooded snapdragon like two lipped white flowers with pink tints bloom on tight spike like terminals from late summer into fall. Flowers best in part shade and moist to wet rich well drained soils. Drought Tolerant. Type: Perennial Origins: Midwest and Southeast; GA Native Height: 2' 3' Spread: 1. 5 2. 5' Spacing: 2' USDA Hardiness