Mimosa Seeds – Quadrivalvis

Mimosa Quadrivalvis, also known as Sensitive Briar, is a unique perennial plant admired for its delicate pink-purple puffball flowers and finely divided fern-like leaves. This species is well known for its touch-sensitive foliage that folds when disturbed, adding an interactive and fascinating element to any garden. Its trailing habit and ground cover potential make it a distinctive addition to landscapes, pollinator gardens, and naturalized areas.

Features:

• Produces pink-purple globular blooms with fern-like foliage

• Leaves fold when touched, adding a unique feature

• Perennial species with trailing and ground cover growth habit

• Drought-tolerant and thrives in well-drained soil

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

• Suitable for ornamental gardens, borders, and naturalized plantings

Specifications:

• Common Name (US): Sensitive Briar

• Scientific Name: Mimosa Quadrivalvis

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Growth Habit: Trailing/Ground Cover

• Flower Color: Pink to purple puffball clusters

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Season of Interest: Spring to summer blooming

• USDA Zones: 5 to 9

• Sowing Season:

  • Indoors: Start 6–8 weeks before the last frost (February–April depending on region)

  • Outdoors: Sow after the danger of frost has passed (April–June)

• Germination Time: 14–21 days under warm conditions

• Plant Height: 12–24 inches

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart