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Mimosa strigillosa
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Mimosa
- Species:
- Mimosa strigillosa
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to sandy prairies and open woodlands
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seed is mechanically scarified with a Westrup laboratory brush machine or Forsberg sample seed scarifier lined with P100 to 150 grit sandpaper for approximately 5 seconds. The scarified seedcoat should be lightly scratched, not broken or cracked.
Establishment: Seeds are harvested at the USDA-NRCS East Texas Plant Materials Center production field. Plants bloom in June and seed is harvested in July. Multiple harvests are possible in a single growing season if plants receive adequate rainfall or supplementary irrigation water.
Source: npn.rngr.net