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David Humphrey, Rockledge

            Powderpuff (Mimosa strigillosa)

This is what my back yard (in Rockledge, Brevard County, East Central Florida) looks like today (4-18-16). I haven't mowed the yard for over a month to allow the Mimosa to build to its primary spring bloom. The Mimosa strigillosa (powderpuff) is a ground-hugging, deeply rooted vine that can cover about an 8-foot site. The Mimosa will root along the vine and extend the normal size of the plant. For Mimosa to perform its best, full sun is required. Due to its deep roots, supplemental water is optional. It is reasonably resistant to foot traffic, and reacts to sun and rain and touch. Another common name for Mimosa strigillosa is "sensitive plant." This is because when touched, its leaves will fold up. I can follow the dogs path after his morning constitutional by looking where the Mimosa has been disturbed. It will fold up in the dark and during rain, as well. After the spring bloom is over, I will mow the yard. The Mimosa responds well to mowing, making for an even green yard.

Taken on: September 24, 2009

Tags:

Florida native wildflower

wildflowers, naturally

groundcover

brevard

mimosa strigillosa

powderpuff

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