Bauhinia-Leaf Mimosa – This rare herbaceous shrub was first collected by John Fairey and Carl Schoenfeld in Jaumave, Mexico in 1999. Many Garden visitors mistake this for a Bauhinia due to its butterfly-shaped foliage, but this is a mimosa, and a truly unique one at that. In mid spring, the new growth emerges from the ground, unfurling its unique foliage and growing to be about 5 feet tall. Beginning in mid summer, racemes of flowers begin to emerge with small spherical pink flowers. As the flowers open, they slowly fade to white, creating a beautiful ombre effect and wowing viewers. When planted in part shade, this herbaceous perennial stays low and dense, and when planted in full sun it will grow tall and slender. Unfortunately, it dies back to the ground every year in our winters, so it never gets much taller than 5 feet. Regardless, it reemerges healthily every spring! Plant in full to part sun and in well-draining soil. In order to promote the best bloom cycle, we recommend irrigating this plant regularly.
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