Bupleurum fruticosum (Shrubby hare's ear)

Cultivation

Plant in free-draining soil in full sun. Needs a sheltered site in areas with cold winters. In warm areas, will tolerate exposed coastal conditions.

Suggested uses

Ground Cover, Coastal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Wallside and trellises, Wind-breaker, Woodland, Salt tolerant

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Bushy, Spreading

Native to

Mediterranean

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Leaves have a pungent scent when crushed.

Toxicity

Not toxic