Sickle-leaf hare's-ear
Bupleurum falcatum
Sickle-leaf hare's-ear is a tough, drought-adaptable perennial herb from the carrot family, well suited to cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and naturalistic borders in well-drained soil. It produces cheerful clusters of small yellow flowers beloved by pollinators and requires very little attention once established. Plant it in partial shade to full sun and avoid overly rich or waterlogged soils for best performance.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days; Tolerates Dry Spells Once Established • Water Moderately Until Soil Is Moist, Then Allow The Top Inch Or Two To Dry Before Watering Again
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-25° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 30, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
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