How much sun does Florida Hammock Milkpea need?

Florida Hammock Milkpea grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Florida Hammock Milkpea bloom?

Florida Hammock Milkpea blooms in May, June, July, August, and September.

Where is Florida Hammock Milkpea native?

Florida Hammock Milkpea (Galactia striata) is native to FL, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Florida Hammock Milkpea attract?

Florida Hammock Milkpea draws bees and butterflies.

Is Florida Hammock Milkpea HOA-friendly?

Florida Hammock Milkpea takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Florida Hammock Milkpea

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Galactia striata

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Florida Hammock Milkpea (Galactia striata) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–60" H × 12"–60" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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In an HOA neighborhood

Florida Hammock Milkpea 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.

Vine growth habit appears uncontrolled
Can spread aggressively beyond intended areas
May look wild or weedy to traditional landscaping standards

Wildlife value

The flowers attract native bees and butterflies throughout the long blooming season. As a member of the legume family, it also helps fix nitrogen in the soil.

Common questions

How much sun does Florida Hammock Milkpea need?: Florida Hammock Milkpea grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Florida Hammock Milkpea bloom?: Florida Hammock Milkpea blooms in May, June, July, August, and September.
Where is Florida Hammock Milkpea native?: Florida Hammock Milkpea (Galactia striata) is native to FL, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Florida Hammock Milkpea attract?: Florida Hammock Milkpea draws bees and butterflies.
Is Florida Hammock Milkpea HOA-friendly?: Florida Hammock Milkpea takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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