Bupleurum falcatum
sickle-leaved hare's ear
A biennial or short-lived perennial to 90cm tall with linear to narrowly lance-shaped leaves. Erect, wiry, branching stems bear loose umbels to 6cm across of tiny, yellow, star-shaped flowers from midsummer into early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Bupleurum may be annuals, perennials or evergreen shrubs; the leaves are simple, the tiny yellow or green flowers are borne in a cluster usually subtended by petal-like green to yellow bracts
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Eurasia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to control self-seeding
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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