Bupleurum longifolium
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A short-lived perennial to 90cm high, with an upright habit, long narrow basal leaves, and oval to heart-shaped upper leaves clasping the stems. Leaves are mid-green to grey-green and sometimes tinted with purple. Produces loose clusters of flowers, with tiny yellow flowerheads surrounded by petal-like green bracts, in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Bupleurum longifolium (Bupleurum longifolium)
- Genus
- Bupleurum
- Family
- Apiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Bupleurum longifolium
Distribution map
Central Europe to Siberia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Bupleurum longifolium
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Bupleurum longifolium care guide
- Moderate consistent watering, extra hydration during hot dry summer weather
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate consistent watering, extra hydration during hot dry summer weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced general plant feed every four weeks during active growth
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to avoid self-seeding
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown fresh in autumn; plants can be short-lived so regular propagation is recommended. Plants grown from seed will usually flower in the second year
Growing
GrowingGrow in full sun in well drained soil; thrives in poor soils
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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