Common Name: Turtlehead
Latin Name: Chelone glabra 'Black Ace'
Size: 3 (min) to 4 (max)
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From Question and Answer Forums: What are others saying about this plant?
I purchased this plant last year from Marys Plant Farm in McGonigalbetween Hamilton and Oxford. It is in a very challanged location but has done remarkably well. I also can recommend it.
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Turtlehead
Chelone glabra 'Black Ace'
Maximum Height: 4 feet
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TurtleheadChelone glabra 'Black Ace'
Maximum Height: 4 feet
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Genus: Chelone
species: glabra
Cultivar: 'Black Ace'
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Size: 3 (min) to 4 (max)
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Characteristics:
| Availability: | Some Availability | ||
| Deer Resistance: | Good Resistance | See plants that are deer resistant. | |
| Full Sun Tolerance: | Good Performance | See other plants that like full sun. | |
| Part Shade Tolerance: | Performs Well | See other plants that like part shade. | |
| Deep Shade Tolerance: | Average Performance |
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Plant Images and Specimens
Location: Cincinnati Zoo rain garden
Photo Credit: Melissa Benoit
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Photo Credit: Melissa Benoit