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Chelone glabra Black Ace

White Turtlehead

Emerging foliage has a very dark black cast, which turns to green as the summer progresses. Snapdragon-like, milky-white flowers are showy in a mixed border.

  • »  Foliage emerges in the spring with a very dark cast
  • »  Leaves turn green as the summer progresses
  • »  White flowers are hooded and look similar to snapdragons
  • »  Bloom Time: August to October

1gal
$22.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:100-150 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Black
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Naturalizing
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Chelone glabra 'Black Ace'

Grows best in a moist to wet, rich, humus soil, in partial shade, however, will tolerate full sun with adequate moisture. Pinching back the stems in early summer will help reduce the overall height and increase branching,  producing more flowers in late summer.