Fragrant Mimosa
Mimosa borealis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–48" H × 24"–48" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CO, KS, NM, OK and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Pink mimosa is a compact native shrub that produces delicate, fragrant pink puffball flowers from May through July. This drought-tolerant plant forms a neat, rounded shape and goes dormant in winter, losing its fine, feathery leaves.
In an HOA neighborhood
Fragrant Mimosa takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Looks bare and stick-like when dormant in winter
- Fine foliage may appear weedy to traditional landscaping preferences
- Mimosa plants often have negative associations with invasive species
Wildlife value
The fragrant flowers are excellent for attracting bees and butterflies during the summer blooming period. The shrub provides good nesting habitat for small birds.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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