About
Chelone glabra is an upright perennial that reaches heights of up to 90 cm. It features lanceolate leaves that can grow up to 20 cm in length. In late summer, this plant produces flowers that measure approximately 2.5 cm in length, which can be white or bear a hint of pink. This species thrives in moist environments.
About the genus
Chelone comprises herbaceous perennials characterized by their paired, undivided leaves and compact spikes of tubular flowers with two lips. These blooms typically emerge from late summer through early autumn.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden
- Native to
- USA
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist to wet soil in part-shade to shade. More sun can be tolerated if the soil is wetter
- Pruning
- No pruning required, other than cutting back at the end of the season
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or by division in spring. Stem-tip cuttings can be taken in spring (see softwood cuttings)
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, rust diseases and a fungal leaf spot are sometimes problems