Mimosa Species, Humble Plant, Sensitive Plant, Sleepy Plant, Touch-Me-Not
Mimosapudica

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Mimosa (mim-MOH-suh)
Species: pudica (pud-EE-kuh)

Synonym:Mimosa hispidula

Category

Groundcovers

Water Requirements

Unknown

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds