Family: Mimosaceae
Genus: Mimosa (mim-MOH-suh) (Info)
Species: microphylla (my-kro-FIL-uh) (Info)
Synonym:Leptoglottis angustisiliqua
Synonym:Leptoglottis microphylla
Synonym:Mimosa quadrivalis var. angustata
Synonym:Schrankia microphylla
Category:
Tropicals/Tender Perennials Spacing:20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) Hardiness: USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2° C (10° F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Danger: Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color: Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer/Mid Summer
Foliage: Deciduous Smooth-Textured
Other details: May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Propagation Methods: From herbaceous stem cuttings From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
