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Key characteristics

Family: Apiaceae
Height: 4 to 8 feet
Width: 4 to 8 feet
Flower color: Yellow, in flat-topped umbels
Foliage color: Green with a slightly glossy texture
Bloom time: Late spring to summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate to low
Maintenance: Low; occasional pruning to maintain shape
Growing zone: USDA Zones 7 to 10
Wildlife: Pollinators like bees and butterflies

Shrubs

Bupleurum fruticosum

Shrubby Hare's Ear

Bupleurum fruticosum, commonly known as shrubby hare's ear, is an evergreen shrub admired for its slender, glossy green leaves and clusters of bright, yellow flowers. Blooming from midsummer to early autumn, the flowers are arranged in umbels that provide a delicate yet vibrant display. These blooms are highly attractive to pollinators, making the plant a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

Native to the Mediterranean region, Bupleurum fruticosum thrives in sunny, dry landscapes, where its resilience and ornamental qualities shine.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate to low

Bloom time

Late spring to summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Pollinator Gardens
Mediterranean Gardens
Rock Gardens
Coastal Gardens

Companion plants

Yucca · New Zealand flax · Ice plant · Red hot poker · Crocosmias · Smoke bush

Design tip

Sunny, dry planting areas feel more inviting when evergreen structure is mixed with loose, flowering shapes. Combine this shrub with silvery foliage, ornamental grasses, and softly mounded perennials, allowing its yellow blooms to provide cheerful highlights and a natural transition between neighboring plants.