mimosa - sensitive plant

Sensitive Plant ‘Mimosa’ is a fascinating and interactive plant known for its unique ability to respond to touch—its delicate, fern-like leaves fold inward when touched or shaken, making it a fun favorite for kids and curious gardeners alike. In addition to its playful nature, Mimosa also produces small, fluffy pink pom-pom flowers in summer. This tropical annual thrives in warm conditions and full sun to partial shade, making it ideal for containers, windowsills, or novelty garden beds. Sensitive Plant is easy to grow from seed and offers both ornamental value and natural wonder. Packet includes 25-30 seeds.

Sensitive Plant ‘Mimosa’
Mimosa pudica

Sun:
• Full sun to partial shade

Height:
• 12-18 inches | 30-45 cm

Spread:
• 12-18 inches | 30-45 cm

Life Cycle:
• Annual (can be grown as a perennial in warm zones)

Sowing Method:
• Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or sow directly after frost danger has passed

Difficulty:
• Easy, with warm temperatures and consistent moisture

Uses:
• Educational gardens, containers, novelty plantings, houseplants

Growing Zones:
• 6-11 (treat as annual outside tropical climates)