When does Mimosa strigillosa bloom?

Powderpuff blooms from March through August, producing distinctive pink puffball flowers throughout the growing season.

Where is Mimosa strigillosa native?

This plant is native to the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.

What pollinators visit Powderpuff?

Mimosa strigillosa attracts butterflies, bees, and various nectar-feeding insects with its abundant pink flowers.

How much water does Mimosa strigillosa need?

Powderpuff is drought-tolerant and thrives with low to moderate water once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping.

Is Powderpuff HOA-friendly?

Powderpuff is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Powderpuff

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Mimosa strigillosa

Last reviewed: June 2026

Mimosa strigillosa (Powderpuff) is a native groundcover that produces pink puffball flowers from March through August across the southeastern United States. This drought-tolerant plant attracts butterflies, bees, and other nectar-loving insects.

Powderpuff (Mimosa strigillosa) — Photo: (c) Roy Luck, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

9"–12" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AL, AR, FL, GA and 5 more states

Pollinators

butterflies, bees, nectar insects

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Powderpuff mimosa is a low-growing native groundcover that produces charming pink, fluffy ball-shaped flowers from spring through summer. This drought-tolerant perennial spreads to form a dense mat with delicate, fern-like foliage that adds fine texture to the landscape.

Growing Powderpuff

Grow Powderpuff in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 9 to 12 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

In an HOA neighborhood

Powderpuff is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The abundant nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies, native bees, and other beneficial insects throughout the long blooming season. The low growth habit provides ground-level habitat for small wildlife.

Common questions

When does Mimosa strigillosa bloom?: Powderpuff blooms from March through August, producing distinctive pink puffball flowers throughout the growing season.
Where is Mimosa strigillosa native?: This plant is native to the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.
What pollinators visit Powderpuff?: Mimosa strigillosa attracts butterflies, bees, and various nectar-feeding insects with its abundant pink flowers.
How much water does Mimosa strigillosa need?: Powderpuff is drought-tolerant and thrives with low to moderate water once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping.
Is Powderpuff HOA-friendly?: Powderpuff is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

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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