Bupleurum fruticosum (Shrubby Hare's Ear)
Shrubby Hare's Ear
Glowing and shimmering in the sunny border, Bupeurum fruticosum (Shrubby Hare's Ear) is a graceful, aromatic, evergreen shrub with dainty umbels of sulfur yellow flowers, 3-4 in. across (7-10 cm), on upright stems. Blooming from mid-summer to early fall, the blossoms contrast nicely with the attractive foliage of shiny, deep blue-green, leathery leaves. Native to Southern Europe, this rounded, medium-sized shrub makes a subtle but extraordinary background plant. It is particularly useful in dry shade, exposed coastal conditions, or as a filler plant and provides a long-lasting cool presence.
- Grows upright with a bushy habit to 5-8 ft. high and wide (150-240 cm).
- Easily grown in average to rich, well-drained soils in full sun. Excellent evergreen shrub for gardens that get little watering. Will grow in poor soils and tolerate coastal conditions thanks to its salt spray resistance.
- Drought tolerant and deer resistant
- Great for banks and slopes, beds and borders, hedges, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, Mediterranean gardens, or city gardens.
- Virtually disease and pest free
- Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring; root semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Tolerates hard pruning.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 11 |
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Heat Zones | 7
– 11 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 5' – 8' (150cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 5' – 8' (150cm – 240cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 72" (120cm – 180cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Salt |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 11 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 5' – 8' (150cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 5' – 8' (150cm – 240cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 72" (120cm – 180cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Salt |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |