Ox-Eye
Buphthalmum salicifolium
- Native to:
- Austria, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, NW. Balkan Pen., Switzerland
GT1976,,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,C T Johansson,Patrick Hacker,Patrick Hacker,Patrick Hacker,Tobias Schönberg,Patrick Hacker,Patrick Hacker,Guglielmo Vacirca,Tobias Schönberg
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Buphthalmum
- Species:
- Buphthalmum salicifolium
- USDA Symbol:
- BUSA7
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers sunny locations in its native habitat
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification. Can also be sown outdoors in autumn for natural stratification.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.