Sunshine Mimosa aka Sensitive Plant

Mimosa strigillosa

Sunshine Mimosa aka Sensitive Plant

Named 2008 Florida Plant of the Year, a superb and versatile, no-fuss Florida native. Said to be one of the most intelligent plant in existence as it can tell friend from foe: foliage pulls back or closes if touched by an unfamiliar or threatening person or object.

Pink powder-puff flowers year-round
Attracts butterflies and pollinators
Tolerates light salt drift

Height: 3 - 4 in
Spread: 3 - 4 ft
Category: Flowering Perennial
Color: Pink

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Giverny Gardens

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Ideal as a groundcover especially where regular turf won't grow, such as under shade trees or where the roots are jutting above ground. Tuck in with other butterfly and pollinator attractors. Use in mixed container gardens and hanging baskets. With some support, it can also be used to cover a fence or arbor. Little care needed once established.