General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Plant Height: 4 - 6 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Green
Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Pollinators: Wasps
Various insects
Awards and Recognitions: Other: RHS Plants for Pollinators

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Common names
  • Shrubby Hare's Ear
  • Thoroughwax

Photo Gallery
Location: BG Delft (The Netherlands)
Date: 2015-10-03
Location: Botanical Garden of Delft
Date: 2011-07-28
Location: Plantarium 2014
Location: Plantarium 2014
Location: Plantarium 2014
Location: BG Delft (The Netherlands)
Date: 2015-10-03

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy
Uploaded by kniphofia
Uploaded by kniphofia

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: At Annie's Annuals Nursery
Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

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