Genus: Mimosa Species: pudica Origin:
Common Name: Sensitive Plant Other Name: Pre-treatment: Recommended but not required
Seeds per lb.: 76640 Zone Cold: 9 Zone Warm: 11
Height: U.S. Native: No Growth Rate: Medium
Spread: Plant Type: Herbaceous Vegetation Type: Evergreen
Purity Range: 95-98% Germination Range: 70-90% Shelf Life: 2-6 years cold & dry
Storage: Cold & Dry @ 34-41 Deg. F Sowing Density: 15-30 seedlings/ft2 Plant Use:
Nitrogen Fixing: No Leaf Color: Green Flower Color: ineffective
Comments: A hot water treatment mat be required to increase the speed and uniformity of germination.
When you touch the leaves of this plant they close up tight ! Fun to watch
Germination info: Seed does not require a pre-treatment.