Galactia Species, Soft Milkpea

Galactiamollis

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Galactia (ga-LAK-tee-uh)
Species
mollis (MAW-liss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
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:

Archer, Florida

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Archer/Bronson, FL (Zone 8b) | September 2006 | positive

I discovered this creeping vine this summer on my new property which is partially wooded. It grows in full sun, in partial sun under the...Read More

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