Fragrant Mimosa
Fragrant Mimosa (Mimosa borealis) is a resilient deciduous shrub, recognized for its intricate, thorny branches and fine, bipinnate leaves. Growing up to 6 feet tall, it thrives in rocky, limestone-based soils and is exceptionally drought-tolerant once established. This shrub produces dense clusters of aromatic pink flowers from spring to early summer, attracting bees and butterflies, making it a wonderful addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. Its thorny nature and deer resistance make it ideal for xeric gardens and low-maintenance landscapes. The Fragrant Mimosa is well-suited for rock gardens, as an accent shrub, or in areas with harsh conditions.
Scientific Name: Mimosa borealis
Origin: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Mexico
Height: 3 to 6 feet
Spread: 6 to 12 feet
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Blooms: March-July
USDA Zones: 7-11
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Fragrant Mimosa (Mimosa borealis) is a resilient deciduous shrub, recognized for its intricate, thorny branches and fine, bipinnate leaves. Growing up to 6 feet tall, it thrives in rocky, limestone-based soils and is exceptionally drought-tolerant once established. This shrub produces dense clusters of aromatic pink flowers from spring to early summer, attracting bees and butterflies, making it a wonderful addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. Its thorny nature and deer resistance make it ideal for xeric gardens and low-maintenance landscapes. The Fragrant Mimosa is well-suited for rock gardens, as an accent shrub, or in areas with harsh conditions.
Scientific Name: Mimosa borealis
Origin: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Mexico
Height: 3 to 6 feet
Spread: 6 to 12 feet
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Blooms: March-July
USDA Zones: 7-11
