Fragrant Mimosa
Mimosa texana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Mimosa texana (Fragrant Mimosa) is a drought-tolerant native shrub of Texas and New Mexico that produces fragrant pink flowers from March through November. This hardy plant attracts butterflies, bees, and moths while thriving in sunny locations with minimal water.
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
36"–84" H × 36"–48" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
NM, TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, moths, nectar insects
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Fragrant Mimosa is a native Texas shrub that produces delicate, fragrant pink puffball flowers from spring through fall. This drought-tolerant plant grows 3-7 feet tall with fine, feathery foliage that creates a soft texture in the landscape.
Growing Fragrant Mimosa
Grow Fragrant Mimosa in part sun and low water. Mature plants reach 36 to 84 inches tall and spread 36 to 48 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
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.
- Height exceeds typical HOA-friendly range
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for butterflies, bees, moths, and other beneficial insects from March through November. Its extended flowering season makes it especially valuable for supporting pollinators during hot summer months when other plants may not be blooming.
Common questions
- When does Mimosa texana bloom?
- Fragrant Mimosa has an exceptionally long blooming period, producing flowers from March through November in its native range of Texas and New Mexico.
- What pollinators visit Fragrant Mimosa?
- Mimosa texana attracts a variety of pollinators including butterflies, bees, and moths, which are drawn to its fragrant nectar-rich flowers.
- How much water does Mimosa texana need?
- This native shrub is highly drought-tolerant and requires low water once established, making it well-suited to arid and semi-arid regions of the Southwest.
- Where is Fragrant Mimosa native?
- Mimosa texana is native to Texas and New Mexico, where it grows naturally in desert and semi-desert habitats.
- Is Fragrant Mimosa HOA-friendly?
- Fragrant Mimosa takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
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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