Balmony (Chelone glabra) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: balmony, rheumatism wort, salt rheumweed, shell flower, snakehead, turtle bloom or turtlehead.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: balmony, rheumatism wort, salt rheumweed, shell flower, snakehead, turtle bloom, turtlehead
Scientific name: Chelone glabra
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Poorly drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Balmony (Chelone glabra) – H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Balmony (Chelone glabra) – H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
