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Bupleurum fruticosum Shrubby hare's ear Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Bupleurum fruticosum plant species is found in S. Europe to N. Africa. Occasionally naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Shrubby hare's ear. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Bupleurum fruticosum Common Name: Shrubby hare's ear Family: Umbelliferae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 2.5 Mature Width: 2.5 Habitat: Sunny hills, walls and rocky places.
Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils if they are well drained, doing well on chalk[11, 182, 200]. Plants are very tolerant of maritime exposure[11, 49, 75] but will require staking at first if planted in an exposed area unless planted out whilst still very small[166]. Prefers a sunny position but tolerates light shade[202].
This species is not very hardy in Britain, it succeeds when grown against a wall at Kew[K] and grows very well in S.W. England[11]. Established plants can tolerate temperatures down to about -15°c[184, 202] if the soil is well drained[200].
A very ornamental plant, the flowers are very attractive to wasps[1]. Plants are very tolerant of trimming and can be pruned right down to the ground if required[200].
When bruised, the leaves release a pungent smell[245].
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