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 vouchered herbarium specimen records 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.

Milk Kelloggia

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Kelloggia galioides

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Milk Kelloggia (Kelloggia galioides) 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

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 vouchered herbarium specimen records 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 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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