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Mimosa dysocarpa
Velvet Pod Mimosa, Catsclaw, Gatuno
Information by: Photographer: Susan Frommer
Description
Deciduous shrub grows at a moderate rate to 6' x 4'. Showy pink purple spikes appear in early summer. Flowers are fragrant. Fruit appears in late summer and is covered with velvety hairs, hence the common name. Would be an handsome accent plant. Seeds are enjoyed by quail. Accepts reflected sun. Native to Texas.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Water Saving Tip:
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.