Neptunia Species, Small leaf Sensitive Plant Sensitive Plant
Neptuniaoleracea

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Neptunia (nep-TOO-nee-uh)
Species: oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh)

Synonym:Mimosa aquatica

Synonym:Neptunia aquatica

Synonym:Neptunia natans

Synonym:Neptunia prostrata

Synonym:Neptunia stolonifera

Category
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting