About
Psoralea pinnata, the blue pea, is an evergreen shrub from South Africa producing narrow, pinnate leaves and racemes of lilac-blue, pea-like flowers in summer. A rewarding and ornamental shrub for a frost-free, sunny, well-drained garden.
About the genus
Psoralea are shrubs or herbaceous plants with pinnate or palmate leaves and pea-like flowers in blue, purple or white. Grown in sunny, well-drained, frost-free positions.
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.