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

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color

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

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

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

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