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Bupleurum falcatum (Sickle-leaved hare's ear)
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Bupleurum falcatum
Other names
Sickle-leaved hare's ear, Chinese thoroughwax, Thorow-wax, Bupleurum chinense
Genus
Bupleurum Bupleurum
Species
B. falcatum - B. falcatum is a clump-forming perennial with linear to narrowly lance-shaped, mid-green leaves and erect, branching stems bearing loose umbels of star-shaped, yellow flowers from midsummer into autumn.
Bupleurum falcatum is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally trouble-free
Diseases
Generally trouble-free
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to avoid self-seeding if required.
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame in spring. Divide in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Bupleurum falcatum (Sickle-leaved hare's ear) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. Used in herbal medicine.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Bupleurum falcatum
Other names
Sickle-leaved hare's ear, Chinese thoroughwax, Thorow-wax, Bupleurum chinense
Genus
Bupleurum Bupleurum
Species
B. falcatum - B. falcatum is a clump-forming perennial with linear to narrowly lance-shaped, mid-green leaves and erect, branching stems bearing loose umbels of star-shaped, yellow flowers from midsummer into autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally trouble-free
Diseases
Generally trouble-free
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to avoid self-seeding if required.
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame in spring. Divide in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Bupleurum falcatum (Sickle-leaved hare's ear) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. Used in herbal medicine.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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