Acacia linifolia
Family: Leguminosae
Common names: FLAX WATTLE, MIMOSA, WATTLE
Native to: Australia
Sentiment: acacia means secret love; mimosa means sensitivity
Plant
Type: shrub
Form: erect
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 13 feet
Max width: 5.25 feet
Flower
white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: bird, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar, seeds
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: sun
Landscape use: flower fragrant
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
Soil types: sandy, well drained
USDA Zone: zone 10 to +30 f
Temp. range: +30 to +40 °F
Water: drought tolerant
Butterflies that feed on this plant
