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White Turtlehead, Balmony, Snake-head, Turtle Bloom, Fishmouth, Shell Flower, Bitter Herb 'Black Ace'

Cheloneglabra

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Genus

Chelone (kay-LOH-nee)

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Species

glabra (GLAY-bruh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Sneirish

Swansea, MA (Zone 6b) | November 2008 | positive

I had a pink Turtlehead which I liked, so I bought this white to complement it and just planted it this year. It is a very pretty plant, ...Read More

mystic

Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | neutral

Foilage is dark green with a blackish tint but will lighten to a dark green .

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