Neptunia Species, Tropical Puff, Sensitiva

Neptuniapubescens var. microcarpa

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Neptunia (nep-TOO-nee-uh)
Synonym
Neptunia microcarpa
Neptunia palmeri
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Herbs
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Port Richey, Florida

Austin, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | July 2007 | positive

The bloom is not impressive, but the plant is an intriguing sensitive plant with potential as ground cover in a mulched bed. It is a trai...Read More

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