Touching the leaflets causes them fold together, and this is why it is called sensitive briar. Showy, pink, pompom-like flowers are visited by bees. The low, sprawling stems can be four feet long and are covered in curved prickles.
Bloom time: May - September
Height: 10 to 20 inches
Space: 30 to 40 inches
Sunlight: Full sun to light shade
Moisture: Dry to average