About

A compact, evergreen shrub to about 2m tall from Mediterranean coastal habitats with very small, scale-like, grey-green leaves on densely branched stems and clusters of small, yellow, pea-like flowers in spring. A curious, drought-tolerant shrub for a sunny, warm, very well-drained, sheltered Mediterranean-style garden.

About the genus

Psoralea includes herbaceous and sometimes woody species grown for their ornamental merit. The genus is represented in gardens by selected species and cultivars suited to a range of growing conditions

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.