Chelone glabra 'Black Ace'

turtlehead

Family	Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 5a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread	60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light	partial shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' (turtlehead) bears showy and white flowers during late summer to mid autumn. The showy foliage is greyish green in colour.
Special Characteristics	This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions	Where conditions are favourable, Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' (turtlehead) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.