Common Name Sensitive plant, sleepy plant, action plant, touch-me-not plant, dormilones, zombie plant, shy lady, shy plant

Botanical Name Mimosa pudica

Family Fabaceae

Plant Type Creeping herbaceous shrub, perennial

Mature Size 18 in. tall

Sun Exposure Full, partial

Soil Type Well-draining, loamy

Soil pH Acidic to neutral (5.0-7.5)

Bloom Time Summer

Flower Color Purple, pink

Hardiness Zones 9–11, USA

Native Area South America, Central America

Toxicity Toxic to people, toxic to pets