Botanical Name: Chelone glabra
Height: Aout 1 m.
Season of bloom: Summer
Growing Conditions: Sun or light shade. Moist soil.
Wildlife benefits: Host plant for the caterpillars of Baltimore Checkerspot butterflies.
From Ottawa Valley or eastern Ontario sources: Yes.
Remarks:
Similar species: Pink Turtlehead.
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