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Herbaceous Perennial

Buphthalmum salicifolium
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yellow ox eye

A compact perennial to 60cm tall, with erect stems bearing willow-like leaves and yellow flowers 6cm across from early summer

Other common names
willow-leaved ox eye
Synonyms
Buphthalmum grandiflorum
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Buphthalmum are deciduous, clump-forming perennials with simple lance-shaped leaves and daisy-like yellow flower-heads opening over a long period in summer and early autumn

Name status

Correct

Plant range
C Europe

How to grow

Cultivation

Best grown in poor, sharply drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring. Divide in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Wildlife gardens
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Banks and slopes
Pruning

Remove withered foliage in autumn or spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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