Perennial

Chelone glabra 'Black Ace'

White Turtlehead

Plant Type: Perennial

Exposure: Sun Tolerant Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade Shade Tolerant

FULL sun to FULL shade

Hooded, white, snapdragon-like flowers bloom August to October. Flowers resemble the head of an open mouthed turtle. Dark green foliage. Usually grows 3-4' but may grow to 6' in optimal conditions.

Height

36-48"

Spread

24-36"

Growth Habit

THRILLER (upright)

Landscape Application:

Shade and woodland gardens, bog or water margins. Tall accent for shade garden.

Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' Plant Care:

Best grown in moist to wet soils. Pinch back in spring to reduce plant height if desired.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 (-20/-10F)

White Turtlehead Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

LATE (July-frost)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate to high soil moisture.

Moderate

Moist

Special Benefits

Bog

Nature Attraction

Butterflies

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant