Galactia Species, Downy Milkpea, Eastern Milkpea, Florida Milkpea

Galactiaregularis

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Galactia (ga-LAK-tee-uh)
Synonym
Dolichos regularis
Ervum volubile
Galactia glabella
Galactia mississippiensis
Galactia regularis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Wilburton, Oklahoma

Santa Fe, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Wilburton, OK | September 2012 | positive

I find this plant only grows in the gravel around my place and climbs up the fencing of the dog kennel. The soil is dense clay, however g...Read More

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