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    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

    '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'

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' plant

    How to Grow Chelone glabra 'Black Ace'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • black

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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