Dioon edule Tamaulipas Convallaria Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' is

Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' is a 2001 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction of an amazing native perennial (Canada south to central Alabama) that we picked up and subsequently named from NC plantsman

The same veins are also prominently visible on the leaf backs as the wind blows

Thanks to our friends at Yucca Do for sharing this gem

the central variegation pattern eventually fades to solid green

Dioon edule Tamaulipas Convallaria Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' isWe have been so thrilled at our success with Dioon edule that we want more folks to try it. This offering represents seed propagated plants of the variety Dioon edule var. angustifolium from southern Tamaulipas, Mexico. The stiff glaucous green leaves resemble an old sun baked vinyl chair after rigor mortis sets in. The fronds typically reach 3 4' in length and often emerge an attractive reddish bronze. We recommend at least 4 6 hours of sun and well