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Products > Psoralea pinnata   Psoralea pinnata - Scurfy Pea Shrub    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Fabaceae = Pea Family Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Lavender Blue Bloomtime: Spring/Summer Fragrant Flowers: Yes Synonyms: Fountain Bush or Bloukeur Height: 8-10 feet Width: 8-12 feet Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F Psoralea pinnata (Scurfy Pea Shrub) - An evergreen shrub that with age can become bare at the base. It grows 8-10 feet tall and 10+ wide. The foliage is soft and has a needle-like shape. Lavender-blue pea flowers have a sweet smell and bloom on the ends of branches during the spring and summer. Plant in sun or light shade and water regularly. Locally it can be found growing at Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, where it is lovingly known as the Kool Aid bush because of the smell of the flowers.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Psoralea pinnata .