Overview
Bupleurum falcatum tall is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Bupleurum, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Bupleurum falcatum tall 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.
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.
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 tall size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Gravel garden, Flower borders and beds, Banks and slopes, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Bupleurum falcatum tall
- Propagation
- Seed sown fresh in autumn, Root 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 tall?
Bupleurum falcatum tall prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Bupleurum falcatum tall need?
Bupleurum falcatum tall 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.
Is Bupleurum falcatum tall hardy in the UK?
Bupleurum falcatum tall 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 tall?
Seed sown fresh in autumn, Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
