Psoralea pinnata
Scientific name
Psoralea pinnata is an erect shrub or small tree which grows up to 4 m high, with blue, lilac and white pea-shaped flowers which bloom from October to December.It is best grown from seed. A handful of soil taken from below the parent plant and added to the seed tray is generally helpful when sowing Fabaceae seeds. This helps to ensure that the symbiotic mycorrhiza which grow on the roots and encourage nutrient uptake are present. Seedlings should be planted along a stream or in an area which receives a substantial amount of water.
As with most Fabaceae, growing Psoralea pinnata is quite difficult from cuttings.
Nursery | Quantity |
---|---|
Arundel Nursery | 1 |
Fynroots | 1 |
Mother Nursery | 6 |
Total | 8 |
Conservation status: Least Concern
This species was selected because it has various important characteristics.
Fragrant
Easy to grow
Suitable for wet sites
It provides food for:
Honeybees/flies
Psoralea pinnata is indigenous to: Cape Flats Sand Fynbos