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Bupleurum fruticosum
Shrubby hare's ear
Evergreen shrub
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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.

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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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