Bupleurum fruticosum

Also Known As

Shrubby Hare's Ear

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Bupleurum fruticosum plant details

Bupleurum fruticosum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bupleurum fruticosum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bupleurum fruticosum

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, clay, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?One of the best EG shrub of medium size for exposed places near the sea? (Hillier), this 4-8' shrub beautifully combines tough blue-green foliage with clusters of yellow flowers late summer-fall. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Imbued with soft soothing hues, a dense, round and shapely hummock hosts narrow, leathery sea green foliage that's lustrous, oval-shaped and dons gray undersides. Tiny sulphur yellow flowers swirling in neat, airy umbels stage a light-hearted dance upon this medium-sized evergreen shrub for most of the summer and early fall. Whether positioned as a specimen, massed as a screen or windbreak or utilized as a backdrop for a mixed planting, its quiet, yet handsome persona is sure to please.Though this Mediterranean dweller may need some winter protection, it easily endures tough dry sites and exposed coastal conditions.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A roughly four foot rounded shrub with very attractive glossy green foliage with masses of yellow umbles in late summer. Not quite hardy here, but a a great reliable workhorse of a shrub in slightly warmer climes. Reported to be tolerant of salt spray for any coastal folk. Zone 6.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Graceful evergreen shrub from southern Europe and the Mediterranean regions with shiny, dark blue-green leaves, prominently veined, on branches that become ever more graceful, bending under their own weight as the plant reaches its mature height of 4-5 ft. Yellow flowers in 3-4" umbels add contrast from July to September. Thrives in sun to part sun with well-drained soil of average fertility. Drought tolerant, so little summer water once established. Very tolerant of salt spray in coast areas. Cold hardy to USDA zone 6.

By: Cistus Nursery

The unusual & graceful, evergreen shrub should be a celebrated garden plant due to its remarkable goodwill in growing so well in many different locations. Unfortunately, it has not won the notice it deserves. Growing fairly quickly to 4’ x 4’, it forms a bushy shrub with narrow, oval, waxy, blue-green foliage. From July to September it produces pleasant, 3” to 4” across umbels of sulphur yellow flowers, contrasting nicely with the dark foliage. As it matures, the stems arch over giving a nice look & making it perfect for a wall, container or covering old stumps. Though not extremely showy, it makes an excellent foil for plants that are & combines very nicely with purple foliage or flowers. Since it stays bushy at the base it also makes a good hedge subject & takes well to pruning. Coastal folks will love it as it THRIVES IN SALT SPRAY. Average to rich, well-drained soil is best.