🌿 Sunshine Mimosa
Mimosa strigillosa
A charming Florida native groundcover with feathery, touch-sensitive leaves and cheerful pink powderpuff blooms. Drought-tough, low-growing, and a beautiful lawn alternative for South Florida.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Native to Florida and the tropical Americas
☀️ Light: Full sun, 6+ hours daily
💧 Water: Low; very drought tolerant once established
📏 Size: Grows 6-12 in tall as a spreading groundcover
🌸 Bloom Time: Blooms spring through fall
🌱 Landscape Use: Excellent as a groundcover, lawn alternative, or slope cover
🐾 Pet & Child Friendly: Safe for dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend soil and feed with Espoma Garden-Tone for vigorous spreading growth.