balmony
Also known as: rheumatism wort; salt rheumweed; snakehead; turtle bloom; turtlehead; shell flower
A moisture-loving plant of upright growth to 90cm tall, with lance-shaped leaves to 20cm long, and white or pink-tinged flowers 2.5cm long in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- balmony (Chelone glabra)
- Genus
- Chelone
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of balmony
Distribution map
USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of balmony
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balmony care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, other than cutting back at the end of the season
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division in spring. Stem-tip cuttings can be taken in spring (see softwood cuttings)
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist to wet soil in part-shade to shade. More sun can be tolerated if the soil is wetter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Powdery mildews, rust diseases and a fungal leaf spot are sometimes problems
Pests
Generally pest-free
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