Milk Kelloggia
Kelloggia galioides
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 6 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Milk kelloggia is a low-growing native perennial that forms small clumps with delicate foliage. It produces tiny white flowers from May through July and thrives in partial sun with minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Milk Kelloggia takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Very small and inconspicuous appearance
- May look like weeds to HOA boards
- Unknown dormancy appearance could be problematic
Wildlife value
This plant attracts bees and beetles during its spring and early summer blooming period, providing nectar for these important pollinators.
Common questions
- How much sun does Milk Kelloggia need?
- Milk Kelloggia grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Milk Kelloggia bloom?
- Milk Kelloggia blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Milk Kelloggia native?
- Milk Kelloggia (Kelloggia galioides) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 6 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Milk Kelloggia attract?
- Milk Kelloggia draws bees and beetles.
- Is Milk Kelloggia HOA-friendly?
- Milk Kelloggia 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 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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