Everwilde Farms - 1 lb Turtlehead Native Wildflower Seeds - Gold Vault Bulk Seed Packet

As its name suggests, this wildflower's white tubular blossoms resemble the head of a turtle. The unusual native plant makes an excellent choice for wetland plantings. This native wildflower has unique tubular blossoms that resemble the head of a turtle. A host of common names also compare these flowers to snakes, fish, or shells. The genus name "Chelone" means "tortoise," referring to the Greek myth of a nymph named Chelone who had the misfortune of being transformed into a turtle as a punishment for her insolence. Native Americans once valued this plant as a medicinal herb with cleansing and stimulating effects; when used as an herb it is called Balmony, and has a sharp, tea-like flavor. The stunning Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly frequents this plant, an important larval host and source of nectar.