How to Grow and Care for Shrubby hare's ear

Shrubby hare's ear thrives in well-draining soil and requires full sun exposure to achieve optimal growth. Watering should be moderate, allowing the soil to dry out between watering sessions to prevent root rot. Pruning is not often required but can be done to maintain shape. Special care points include its drought tolerance, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners in arid regions.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Shrubby hare's ear

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	5-9

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Shrubby hare's ear is an evergreen shrub typically reaching 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters) in both height and width. Its gray stems start upright and then arch, lined with glossy blue-green, elliptical to oblong leaves without petioles, featuring a lighter central vein on the surface and a gray-green hue underneath. Throughout late spring to summer, shrubby hare's ear showcases tiny sulfur yellow flowers, star-shaped and gathered in rounded umbels about 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm) wide at the tips of its branches.