Name/Title
PowderpuffEntry/Object ID
GCA23_HORT_0003Description
This pressed Powderpuff Mimosa plant shows unique leaves that have flattened out along the main stem during the preservation process. Its distinctive pink, round flower keeps its shape thanks to careful pressing. The plant is securely attached to special paper with safe glue and kept in a sealed holder for protection.Plant Type
PerennialBotanical Name
Family
Fabaceae (Pea Family)Genus
MimosaSpecies
strigillosaCommon Name
Powderpuff MimosaOther Name
Sunshine MimosaGrowing Conditions
Water Needs
low to mediumGrowth Rate
fastLight/Sun Exposure
Full SunSoil Type
sandy, well-drainedSoil pH
slightly acidic to neutralClimate Zone
USDA 8–11Leaf/Foliage
Leaf/Foliage Color
GreenNotes
sensitive leaflets close on touchBloom
Bloom Colors
pinkFlowering Season
spring–fallNotes
globose inflorescences attractive to pollinatorsMaintenance
Pruning
mow or trim to rejuvenateDeadheading
optionalShearing
tolerates light shearingNotes
spreads by stolons; good erosion controlPests/Diseases
Pest/Disease Notes
generally pest-freeTreatment Notes
avoid overwateringPropagation
Propagation Type
seed; divisionNotes
creeping stems root at nodes; divide matsAcquisition
Acquisition Method
BequestDate
Sep 8, 2025Aquired From
E GarzaPlace
* Untyped Place
Glenwood CemeteryNotes
2025.001Create Date
August 20, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026
