Turtlehead, Chelone glabra
 
Turtlehead has large white flowers resembling a turtle's head that flower in July and August.  It grows between 60 cm and 1.20 m tall and is naturally found in wetland edges and moist meadows.
 
Ecology:
Nectar plant for bumblebees and other smaller bees that are strong enough to pry open the flowers. Attracts hummingbirds.
Host plant to the Baltimore checkerspot butterfly.
 
Growing conditions:
Grows best in any kind of moist soil in full sun, but can also grow in part sun. This makes it an ideal plant for a rain garden.