Chelone glabra 'Black Ace'
Turtlehead-WhiteA selection of native white turtlehead distinguished by near-black foliage in spring, maturing to dark green. Milky white flowers the shape of a turtle's head appear late in the season. Host plant for the Baltimore checkerspot butterfly. Grows taller in moist to wet soils; can be pinched to limit height.
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 3-6'
- Spread: 1-3'
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Bog, High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Late Summer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: White Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Nativar
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 3-6'
- Spread: 1-3'
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Bog, High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Late Summer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: White Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Nativar
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average
- Requires Shade in Production: Yes
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes