Shrubby hare's ear (Bupleurum fruticosum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Shrubby hare's ear on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Apiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Shrubby hare's ear
Bupleurum fruticosum, commonly known as 'Shrubby Hare's-ear', is an evergreen shrub characterized by its glossy blue-green foliage and bright yellow umbelliferous flower clusters. Its light and airy appearance makes it perfect for Mediterranean gardens, sunny borders, or as a low-maintenance plant in rockeries. It adds fine texture and vibrant color, creating a striking contrast with other plants.
Native range
Mediterranean region (southern Europe and northern Africa)
Care tips
It thrives in full sun exposure and well-drained soils, even poor or calcareous ones. This plant is highly drought-tolerant once established, so watering should be sparse, avoiding waterlogging which can lead to root rot. A common mistake is overwatering; it's better to underwater than overwater. It toler tolerates pruning well to maintain its desired shape or size.
How to save a dying Shrubby hare's ear
- Warning signs
- Excessive yellowing and dropping leaves, weak or dry stems, lack of new shoots.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture; prune dry or diseased branches. If potted, consider repotting.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (especially in winter) or complete lack of water in summer. Low light or poor soil.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't rotted. With good drainage and proper watering, it will recover.