Acacia retinodes
Family: Leguminosae
Common names: MIMOSA, WATTLE, WIRILDA; MIMOSE DE OUATRE SAISONS
Native to: Southern Australia, Tasmania
Sentiment: acacia means secret love; mimosa means sensitivity
Plant
Types: shrub, tree
Form: erect
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 19.6 feet
Max width: 9.8 feet
Flower
yellow
Leaf
green, light
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
Soil type: wide range
USDA Zones: zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +10 to +30 °F
Water: dry, moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant
