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Psoralea pinnata

Also Known As

  • African Surf Pea
  • Blue Pea Bush
  • Kool-Aid Bush

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 5'-12'
  • W: 7'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Psoralea pinnata plant details

Psoralea pinnata is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Psoralea pinnata

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 7 FT wide, 5 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Psoralea pinnata

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bursting into a traffic-stopping display of bloom from early to late Summer, this South African shrub or small tree is a wonderful choice for a small yard and mixed border. Maxing out at a height of 12’, it’s a very fast grower reaching 5-8’ in its first year, with dense soft needle like foliage. Blooming in its first year, the large 4-5” clusters hold totally enticing, exquisitely shaded lavender blue and white bi-colored sweet pea like flowers. But that’s not all! They’re sweetly scented – some say like grape Kool-Aid! Easy to prune into any shape you like, do provide well-drained soil, Summer water and a top dressing of compost once a year for a glorious show.

Gardening facts about Psoralea pinnata plant

How to Grow Psoralea pinnata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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