Narrowleaf Thorow Wax
Bupleurum odontites
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Sardegna, Sicilia, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Bupleurum
- Species:
- Bupleurum odontites
- USDA Symbol:
- BUOD2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, small insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky slopes and dry grasslands