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(Bupleurum fruticosum)
Shrubby Hare’s Ear (Bupleurum fruticosum)
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López Figueroa Felix
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Photo by: López Figueroa Felix | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Attribution: López Figueroa Felix (cc-by-sa) | Rights Holder: López Figueroa Felix | Publisher: PlantNet | Date Created: 2019-08-18T10:46:17Z | Title: Bupleurum fruticosum L.: flower | Notes: |
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Summary
Bupleurum fruticosum, commonly known as Shrubby Hare’s Ear, is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region, particularly thriving in dry, rocky areas and maquis shrubland. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters (3-6 feet) and a similar spread, forming a dense, rounded shape. The leaves are leathery, bluish-green, and arranged in a spiral fashion, giving the plant a distinctive texture. During the summer and fall, it produces small, star-shaped yellow and green flowers in umbels, which are moderately showy and attract pollinators.
Shrubby Hare’s Ear is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor soils, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and Mediterranean gardens. It can serve as a tall ground cover when spaced about 1.2 meters (3.9 ft) apart, and it is also used for hedges or as an architectural plant in urban landscapes. This shrub prefers full sun exposure and can handle low to medium water conditions, with a preference for well-drained soils. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to root rot in overly wet conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Shrubby Hare’s Ear is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor soils, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and Mediterranean gardens. It can serve as a tall ground cover when spaced about 1.2 meters (3.9 ft) apart, and it is also used for hedges or as an architectural plant in urban landscapes. This shrub prefers full sun exposure and can handle low to medium water conditions, with a preference for well-drained soils. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to root rot in overly wet conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 5-8 feet
- Width: 5-8 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: Yellow, Green
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Salt Tolerant, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Native to dry, rocky areas and maquis shrubland in the Mediterranean region
Other Names
Common Names: Shrubby Hare’s-Ear, Strauchiges Hasenohr
Scientific Names: , Bupleurum fruticosum, Bupleurum frutescens, Bupleurum insulare, Bupleurum fruticosum var. insulare, Bupleurum fruticosum subsp. insulare, Bupleurum terminale, Buprestis fruticosa, Tenoria fruticosa,
GBIF Accepted Name: Bupleurum fruticosum L.