Is Nuttall's Sensitive Briar safe for pets?

Yes, Nuttall's Sensitive Briar (Mimosa Nuttallii) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Nuttall's Sensitive Briar easy to care for?

Nuttall's Sensitive Briar has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Nuttall's Sensitive Briar grow indoors?

Nuttall's Sensitive Briar is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Nuttall's Sensitive Briar (Mimosa Nuttallii) is a perennial herb in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Mimosa nuttallii is a perennial herb known for its sensitive leaves and pink powderpuff-like flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Nuttall's Sensitive Briar

Mimosa Nuttallii

Mimosa nuttallii is a perennial herb known for its sensitive leaves and pink powderpuff-like flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

5-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, native plant restoration

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Nuttall's Sensitive Briar

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae

Genus:Mimosa