Milk-pea
Galactia regularis
Description:
An herbaceous vine. Small flowers are found in loose clusters and are a reddish purple. Leaflets are ovular and found in threes. Grows in open, sandy uplands.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Eastern Milkpea |
| Plant Family: | Fabaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | Early July to mid August |
| Fruit Timing: | Early August to October |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S4 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
