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Roemer's mimosa

Mimosa roemeriana

Roemer's mimosa (Mimosa roemeriana) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 6a–10a. Blooms Apr–Jul.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to OK, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 6a–10a
Mature size
—
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Apr–Jul
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Roemer's mimosa (Mimosa roemeriana)
Mimosa roemeriana — Roemer's mimosa. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Roemer's mimosa (Mimosa roemeriana) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 6a–10a. Blooms Apr–Jul. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, roemer's mimosa pairs naturally with: American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium), Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium).

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