Sunshine Mimosa

Needs substantial water during establishment, then relatively drought tolerant.

Nodules on the roots of the plant, with the help of Rhizobium bacteria, fix nitrogen.



Grow as a groundcover. Can be used as a turf replacement and can be mowed. Not good for heavy traffic. Tends not to have good cover during late fall through early spring.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Like most turf replacements, this plant wants to spread. If you don't want that, keep it hemmed in by using a barrier or by trimming.

Open, disturbed areas. Typically fairly moist but tolerates dry soils after establishment.

• Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
• Host plant for the little sulphur (Eurema lisa) butterfly. (Fl Wildflower Foundation)
• Pollinated mainly by bees