Chinese Thorowax

Bupleurum chinense, Apiaceae

Zones

5–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Clustered GentianGentiana triflora

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Wild TeaselDipsacus sylvestris

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Sichuan LovageLigusticum chuanxiong

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Dahurian AngelicaAngelica dahurica

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Great AngelicaAngelica atropurpurea

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Shrubby SophoraSophora flavescens

Alkaloids from shrubby sophora can inhibit growth of herbaceous medicinal plants like Chinese thorowax.

Uses

Functions

Medicinal Root ProductionPollinator SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Medicinal Uses

Liver Qi StagnationFeverHepatitisMenstrual IrregularitiesDigestive Disorders

Common Questions

What zones does Chinese Thorowax grow in?

Chinese Thorowax grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Chinese Thorowax?

Good companions for Chinese Thorowax include Clustered Gentian, Wild Teasel, Sichuan Lovage, Dahurian Angelica, Great Angelica.

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