Is Mountain Milkwort safe for pets?

Yes, Mountain Milkwort (Polygala Alpestris) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Mountain Milkwort easy to care for?

Mountain Milkwort has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Mountain Milkwort grow indoors?

Mountain Milkwort is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Mountain Milkwort (Polygala Alpestris) is a perennial herb in the Polygalaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Polygala alpestris is a perennial flowering plant in the milkwort family (Polygalaceae), native to mountainous regions of Europe.

Last updated: February 2026

Mountain Milkwort

Polygala Alpestris

Polygala alpestris is a perennial flowering plant in the milkwort family (Polygalaceae), native to mountainous regions of Europe.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

5-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, loamy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Mountain Milkwort

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Polygalaceae

Genus:Polygala