Broom Milkwort
Polygala scoparioides
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–16" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
NM
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Broom milkwort is a compact annual wildflower that forms small, bushy clumps in desert gardens. It produces delicate flowers from May through August and requires minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Broom Milkwort takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Annual lifespan creates gaps in landscaping
- Small size and informal appearance looks weedy
- Unpredictable germination timing
Wildlife value
This plant attracts bees and beetles during its extended blooming period from late spring through summer.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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