Mimosa borealis (Fragrant Mimosa)

Mimosa borealis (Fragrant Mimosa)Fragrant Mimosa is ragged yet dainty and fits perfectly in sunny, open spaces. It is thorny and grows to be quite large, so give it plenty of space, preferably away from traffic areas. It flourishes when surrounded by grasses and flowering perennials. A fragrant mimosas blooms are fuzzy balls of sparkling color. And after the flowering is over, Fragrant Mimosa produces seed pods that are quite lovely in their own right. Very drought tolerant once it

Host plant Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

banded hairstreak butterfly Erosion control Yes Deer resistant Yes Notes Bumble bee and honey bee friendly

It is heat tolerant and can handle alkaline soil as long as provided good drainage

Very drought tolerant once it is established

It stays smaller in drier soils

It sports rosettes of pale yellow-white flower that is spotted with light purple

fall Mature height 3-4 ft Mature spread 2-3 ft Attracts Birds

fall Mature height 4-5 ft Mature spread 3-4 ft Attracts Hummingbirds

If you are dazzled by large blooms

or spring wildflowers

Cedar Sage adds a rare pop of color in shade gardens

and resistance to drought