Chelone glabra 'Black Ace'

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 16"-20"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' plant details

Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with black foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chelone glabra 'Black Ace'

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous black
Mature size: 16 IN - 20 IN - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chelone glabra 'Black Ace'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Chelone with beautiful white to creamy white flowers that top sturdy stems of rich green foliage in late summer. 'Black Ace' has new foliage that emerges dark green with a black cast. Grow in partial or dappled sunlight (though in BC full sun is fine), consistently moist conditions, and a fertile loamy soil with abundant organic matter. Popular with butterflies.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

'Black Ace' is a great selection of the native white turtlehead featuring dark foliage that emerges with a black cast to the stems and leaves. Profuse clean white flowers the shape of a turtle?s head in September. Host plant for the Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly.

By: Botanophilia

This new "Turtlehead" emerges in the spring with almost black foliage, greening up a bit as the season progresses. Milky white flowers appear in late August and September. Prefers a moist spot in the garden. 4-5'