Chelone (Turtlehead)

Chelone or Turtlehead flowers are hardy, require minimal maintenance and provide lots of late season color to the landscape. If you have a moist place in your landscape, these flowers will be right at home, although they are hardy enough to grow in dry soil as well. Many gardeners like growing Chelone around the perimeter of their vegetable gardens, as deer are not interested in them. Their late summer blooms provide plenty of delicious nectar for butterflies and hummingbirds, making them a favorite of nature lovers.