Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' - White Turtlehead

White Turtlehead

Chelone glabra 'Black Ace'

  • 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

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
100-150 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


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. 

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Fall
Lt. Sum-Fall
HABIT:
Upright
Clumping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
Black
LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing