Bupleurum fruticosum

828-001D4 Bupleurum fruticosum ( Shrubby hare's ear )
Joy Creek Photo Archive (c) all rights reserved	We're not sure the common name Shrubby hare's ear will strike a familiar chord with American gardeners. It seems somehow misleading. We have trialed this evergreen, mediterranean shrub in low-water borders, some of which fall into light shade, and found that they flourish despite our neglect. Tiny, yellow star-flowers make up the rounded umbels that are borne at stem terminals thoughout the summer. The dark leaves have silver central veins which echo the ghostly ash-gray color of the stems. Their semi-glossy upper surfaces are part of their beauty. Coastal gardeners will find this shrub a welcome addition. Midsummer to autumn. 6 ft. x 8 ft. Yellow flowers *Sun Zones 7, 8, 9, 10*