Sunshine Mimosa, Powderpuff
Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Host plant for the little sulphur (Eurema lisa) butterfly. (Fl Wildflower Foundation)
Pollinated mainly by bees.
Grow as a groundcover. Can be used as a turf replacement and can be mowed. Not good for heavy traffic. Tends not to have good cover during late fall through early spring.
Needs substantial water during establishment, then relatively drought tolerant.
Nodules on the roots of the plant, with the help of Rhizobium bacteria, fix nitrogen.
6” pots shipped bare root wrapped carefully if shipping is selected.
Plant Specifics
| Size: | 0.25-0.5 ft tall by to 100 ft wide | |
| Life Span: | Long-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | Pink, rose | |
| Phenology: | Evergreen but tends to appear somewhat sparse and inconspicuous from late fall to early spring. Blooms spring to fall. | |
| Habitats: | Open, disturbed areas. Typically fairly moist but tolerates dry soils after establishment. |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Grow as a groundcover. Can be used as a turf replacement and can be mowed. Not good for heavy traffic. Tends not to have good cover during late fall through early spring. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | Full Sun, Part Shade | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
Wet to dry once established.
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| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Spray Tolerance: | Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil/Substrate: | Loam, Sand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wildlife: Attracts pollinators when blooming.
| Native Habitats: | Open, disturbed areas. Typically fairly moist but tolerates dry soils after establishment. |
Distribution and Planting Zones
Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
10A 10B 8A 8B 9A 9B
USDA zones are based on minimum winter temperatures
Comments
| General Comments: |
Needs substantial water during establishment, then relatively drought tolerant. Nodules on the roots of the plant, with the help of Rhizobium bacteria, fix nitrogen. |