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    Mimosa dysocarpa

    Also Known As

    • Velvet Pod Mimosa

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Mimosa dysocarpa plant details

    Mimosa dysocarpa is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mimosa dysocarpa

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mimosa dysocarpa

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Mimosa dysocarpa plant

    How to Grow Mimosa dysocarpa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Mimosa pudica

    aka Humble Plant, Sensitive Plant, Touch Me Not

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Herb, Vine

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 5'

    • sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Mimosa pudica flower, foliage, spiky by J.M. Garg
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    Mimosa borealis

    aka Mimosa borealis var. texana, Mimosa texana, Fragrant Mimosa

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Mimosa borealis foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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