Groundcover & Vines – Spreading – Powderpuff Mimosa

Powderpuff Mimosa 

Botanical name: mimosa strigillosa 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: up to 1 ft in height with a spread of up to 1 ½ ft 

Hardy zone: zones 8-11 

Growth rate: spreads 3-5 ft per year 

Foliage color: green

Flower color: pink/purple

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: groundcover, pollinator garden 

Special features: clay tolerant, unique blooms, low maintenance, attracts pollinators 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil:  clay, loam 

Companion plants: blueberry bush, flax lily, muhly grass 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no