Plants of the Southwest
Mimosa rupertiana
Sensitive Briar
Sandy, gravelly soils support this dryland sensitive plant whose leaves fold up when touched! Sensitive Briar has prickly long stems forming a 1 1/2 ft. mound 5 ft. across. The flowers are pink pompoms with yellow tips that develop long fingered seed pods. Fragrance of an old fashioned rose. Soak in water 8 hours before sowing or sow outside in spring. Zones 5-8.
Legend of Symbols
Full Sun |
Part Shade |
Fragrant |
Very Low Water  |
Low Water  |
Medium Water  |
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