Bupleurum Species, Shrubby Hare's Ear, Thoroughwax
Bupleurumfruticosum

Family: Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bupleurum (boo-PLUR-rum)
Species: fruticosum (froo-tih-KOH-sum)

Synonym:Bupleurum frutescens

Synonym:Buprestis fruticosa

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Green

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting