Chelone Species, Fishmouth, Shell Flower, Turtle Bloom, White Turtlehead

Neat little white flowers that bloom September - October in my garden.

Bought this on a whim not knowing what it was other than pretty and shade-loving. Years later, it still pops up under my pine tree and gi...Read Moreves a gorgeous display in bright pink at a time when the rest of my yard is fighting the effects of summer.

This perennial is also the sole food source of the Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly and is, therefore, an important and functional plantin...Read Moreg in the Chesepeake Bay and Potomac River watershed.

My Chelone is pale pink. I just found it wild, and brought one home to see if I can get it to grow for me. Wish me luck! It's a gorgeous ...Read Morelittle plant.

Edited to add: I've researched this plant a little bit today on the internet. I've found out it is endangered in some states-I did not know that when I brought it home.

Also, all parts of the plant have been used in traditional medicines as tinctures, creams, teas, and balms for various maladies such as liver disorders, stomach ailments, etc.

It apparently does set seed at some point, but I haven't found info on that yet.