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Allegheny Monkey Flower, or Square-stemmed Monkey Flower, is a herbaceous perennial that typically grows 1 to 3 feet tall and blooms open-mouthed, lilac-purple flowers from June to September. It grows best in partial shade and moist to wet soils, and can also tolerate deer.
May Attract
Allegheny Monkeyflower is thought to attract these families of birds
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