Sunshine Mimosa

Mimosa strigillosa, or Sunshine Mimosa, 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 
when touched, and it thrives in full sun and various soils, including sandy or dry conditions.

This plant is excellent for erosion control and can be mowed or walked on, but it may die back in winter in cooler climates.

Key Characteristics
• Appearance: Low-growing (6-9 inches tall) with sprawling stems that root as they spread, forming a dense mat.
• Leaves: Bipinnately compound, fern-like, and sensitive to touch, folding up quickly when disturbed.
• Flowers: Showy, pink, ball-shaped clusters that bloom from spring through summer.
• Fruit: Small, flattened pods that turn brown when mature.

Growing Conditions & Care
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Adaptable to dry to wet, well-drained soils, especially sandy loam.
• Water: Drought-tolerant once established; needs regular watering as a new plant.
• Maintenance: Can be mowed and is walkable; pruning helps control spread