{"product_id":"sunshine-mimosa","title":"Sunshine Mimosa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMimosa strigillosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eSunshine Mimosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a native, low-growing perennial groundcover known for its fast-spreading habit, drought tolerance, and pink, puffball-like flowers. It's a popular lawn alternative and pollinator attractor, featuring sensitive, fern-like leaves that fold \u003cbr\u003ewhen touched, and it thrives in full sun and various soils, including sandy or dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is excellent for erosion control and can be mowed or walked on, but it may die back in winter in cooler climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low-growing (6-9 inches tall) with sprawling stems that root as they spread, forming a dense mat.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eLeaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bipinnately compound, fern-like, and sensitive to touch, folding up quickly when disturbed.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Showy, pink, ball-shaped clusters that bloom from spring through summer.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eFruit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Small, flattened pods that turn brown when mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to partial shade.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adaptable to dry to wet, well-drained soils, especially sandy loam.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Drought-tolerant once established; needs regular watering as a new plant.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Can be mowed and is walkable; pruning helps control spread\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":50169920094485,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0882\/6834\/1525\/files\/122.jpg?v=1789378759","url":"https:\/\/discountplantsdirect.com\/products\/sunshine-mimosa","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}