Chelone Glabra Black Ace

Plant forms an attractive clump of upright stems with opposite, serrated leaves and tight clusters of hooded, tubular blooms. This variety produces nearly black foliage in the spring that fades to green in the summer. White snapdragon-like flowers that resemble the head of a turtle with its mouth open. Best grown in moist to wet, rich, humusy soil in full shade to part sun. Appreciates a composted leaf mulch, especially in sunnier locations. 

Zone 5-8.