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Chelone glabra
Chelone glabra
Common Name: turtlehead

Spikes of elegant white flowers top shiny green foliage in late summer and early fall. Grows best in moist meadows, stream banks, and swamps. Favorite breeding site for the Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly.

Height: 2-4 Feet
Spread: 1-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8

Stachys 'Silver Carpet'
Stachys 'Silver Carpet'
Common Name: lamb's ears
This cultivar features smaller leaves and finer texture than 'Helene von Stein', and seldom blooms. Silky hairs cover the leaves, giving them a very silvery appearance overall. Great for hot, dry locations.
Height: 12 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9