Bupleurum Root Seeds (Bupleurum chinense) Traditional medicinal herb with umbrella-like blooms. Used in Eastern herbal practices and pollinator gardens

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

Eastern Herbal Tradition • Delicate Blooms • Great for Pollinators

Grow one of the cornerstones of Eastern herbalism right in your garden with Bupleurum, a graceful medicinal plant known for its umbrella-shaped flower clusters and slender leaves. Prized in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, Bupleurum chinense is both functional and ornamental—a dual-purpose plant for herbalists and ecological gardeners alike.

🌱 Why Grow Bupleurum?

• 🌼 Medicinal Roots – Historically used to support liver, immune, and inflammatory response in Eastern herbal formulas*

• 🐝 Pollinator-Friendly – Umbel flowers attract beneficial insects and native bees

• 🌿 Low Maintenance – Hardy and adaptable to many soil types

• 📜 Rich History – One of the most important herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

📏 Quick Facts:

• Botanical Name: Bupleurum chinense

• Plant Type: Perennial in mild zones; grown as an annual in colder climates

• Height: 2–3 feet

• Spacing: 12–18 inches

• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

• Soil: Well-drained, average fertility

• Days to Maturity: 90–120 days for roots

🌿 How to Grow & Use:

• Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after danger of frost

• Roots are harvested in the fall of the first or second year for herbal use

• Great as a supporting herb in permaculture and mixed herb gardens

• Flowers resemble dill or fennel, making them attractive in wildflower blends

🌸 Uses:

• 🌿 Traditional Herbal Medicine* – Used in formulas like Xiao Chai Hu Tang

• 🐝 Pollinator Strip Planting – Umbel flowers provide nectar and shelter

• 💐 Cut Flower Gardens – Airy blooms add texture to floral arrangements

🌾 Garden Tip:

Bupleurum enjoys well-drained soil and full sun. Its upright, narrow habit makes it a great choice for tight herb borders or medicinal-themed gardens.

Add Bupleurum to your herbal apothecary or pollinator garden for a plant that’s as historic as it is beautiful.