Burpleurum fruticosum "Shrubby Hare's Ear"

The unusual & graceful, evergreen shrub should be a celebrated garden plant due to its remarkable goodwill in growing so well in many different locations. Unfortunately, it has not won the notice it deserves. Growing fairly quickly to 4’ x 4’, it forms a bushy shrub with narrow, oval, waxy, blue-green foliage. From July to September it produces pleasant, 3” to 4” across umbels of sulphur yellow flowers, contrasting nicely with the dark foliage. As it matures, the stems arch over giving a nice look & making it perfect for a wall, container or covering old stumps. Though not extremely showy, it makes an excellent foil for plants that are & combines very nicely with purple foliage or flowers. Since it stays bushy at the base it also makes a good hedge subject & takes well to pruning. Coastal folks will love it as it THRIVES IN SALT SPRAY. Average to rich, well-drained soil is best.