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Sunshine Mimosa

Mimosa Strigilliosa

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Overview

Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa strigillosa) is a perennial groundcover known for its delicate pink spherical blooms and fern-like foliage. This Florida native flourishes in USDA zones 8-11, prefers full sun to partial shade, and tolerates drought once established. It typically spans 3-5 feet wide and reaches up to 6 inches tall. This plant is an excellent lawn alternative that attracts pollinators while being both deer-resistant and low-maintenance.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — also popularly known as Powderpuff for its distinctive
Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — In addition to its aesthetic appealSunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — It typically spans 3-5 feet wide and reaches up to 6 inches tallSunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — is an enchanting groundcover native to the southeastern United StatesSunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — This Florida native flourishes in USDA zones 8-11Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — adding a burst of color and attracting beneficial pollinators such as butterflies and beesSunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — It's highly drought-tolerant once established+4

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — also popularly known as Powderpuff for its distinctive
Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — In addition to its aesthetic appeal
Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — It typically spans 3-5 feet wide and reaches up to 6 inches tall
Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — is an enchanting groundcover native to the southeastern United States
Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — This Florida native flourishes in USDA zones 8-11
Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — adding a burst of color and attracting beneficial pollinators such as butterflies and bees
Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — It's highly drought-tolerant once established
Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — prefers full sun to partial shade
Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — a trait it shares with other species in the Mimosa genus
Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — and tolerates drought once established
Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa strigillosa)
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