Overview
Bupleurum falcatum is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Bupleurum, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.0 m tall. Bupleurum falcatum grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow, gravel garden, flower borders and beds, banks and slopes and cut flowers. It is native to Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, East European Russia, France, Germany, Hungary and Italy.
About
Bupleurum falcatum, the sickle-leaved hare's-ear, sickle hare's ear or sickle-leaf hare's ear, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae.
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About the genus
Bupleurum is a large genus of annual or perennial herbs or woody shrubs, with about 190 species, belonging to the family Apiaceae. The full size of its species may vary between a few cm to up to 3 m high. Their compound umbels of small flowers are adorned with bracteoles that are sometimes large and may play a role in attracting pollinators.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Bupleurum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Bupleurum falcatum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- herbaceous perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Gravel garden, Flower borders and beds, Banks and slopes, Cut flowers
- Native to
- Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, East European Russia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Bupleurum falcatum
- Propagation
- Seed sown fresh in autumn, Seed sown in spring, Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Bupleurum falcatum?
Bupleurum falcatum prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Bupleurum falcatum need?
Bupleurum falcatum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
How big does Bupleurum falcatum grow?
Bupleurum falcatum reaches a height of 1.0 m.
Is Bupleurum falcatum hardy in the UK?
Bupleurum falcatum has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Bupleurum falcatum?
Seed sown fresh in autumn, Seed sown in spring, Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.