Upright accent · Moist shade gardens
Growing conditions:
- Sun: Part shade to shade
- Soil: Moist to wet (tolerates average)
Plant details:
- Blooms: Late summer-early fall
- Size: 2–3 ft x 2–3 ft
- Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
• Unique turtle-shaped white flowers and upright habit adds interest to shade gardens
• Glossy foliage stays attractive throughout the season
Why wildlife loves it
• Important late-season nectar source for bumblebees and other pollinators
• Host plant for the endangered Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly, listed as Special Concern in NJ
Fun to see
• Bumblebees push their way into the closed flowers to reach nectar
What to expect at pickup
Plants are sold as young, well-rooted plugs. Some may be just emerging or still waking up from dormancy at pickup—they’ll grow and fill in as the season unfolds.
Before you order
All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.
• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout
• Orders must be picked up on that date
• Plants are living and may vary in appearance
• All sales are final once plants are picked up
• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time
