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SKU
b509
YELLOW OX EYE
b509 (Buphtalmum salicifolium)
Buphthalmum salicifolium, perennial flower for spring, star-shaped golden-yellow flowers. Will happily re-grow in same location year after year, approx. 40 cm in height.
Positive for pollinators: yes
Comment: cut flower, good for pollinators, needs to be started indoors
Lifespan: herbaceous perennial
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Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.