Mimosa prorepens
Mimosa prorepens
- Native to:
- Brazil
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Mimosa
- Species:
- Mimosa prorepens
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
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Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (e.g., nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy.
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