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Willowleaf Oxeye Plant Care
Buphthalmum salicifolium L.
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The Buphthalmum salicifolium is easily recognized by its narrow, willow-like leaves that give it a unique and elegant appearance. Originating from Europe, this plant is highly sought after by collectors for its attractive foliage and cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom in late summer.
Every 5–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Willowleaf Oxeye?
Water Willowleaf Oxeye every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Willowleaf Oxeye Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
What Is the Willowleaf Oxeye?
Willowleaf Oxeye (Buphthalmum salicifolium) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Buphthalmum genus. Willowleaf Oxeye is native to Europe. Willowleaf Oxeye is also known as Buphthalmum salicinum.
Willowleaf Oxeye displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Willowleaf Oxeye produces daisy-like yellow flowers with dark centers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Willowleaf Oxeye?
Buphthalmum salicifolium requires watering every 5–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Willowleaf Oxeye Need?
Willowleaf Oxeye thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Willowleaf Oxeye Prefer?
Buphthalmum salicifolium grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Willowleaf Oxeye prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Willowleaf Oxeye?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Willowleaf Oxeye to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Willowleaf Oxeye?
Feed Willowleaf Oxeye every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Willowleaf Oxeye?
Divide and repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Willowleaf Oxeye?
Willowleaf Oxeye can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps.
Is the Willowleaf Oxeye Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Willowleaf Oxeye, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Willowleaf Oxeye?
Willowleaf Oxeye is susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Willowleaf Oxeye Need?
Willowleaf Oxeye grows outdoors in USDA Zone 4a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 4a. Willowleaf Oxeye is native to Europe.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4a – 9b
Keep exploring plants
Willowleaf Oxeye is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Buphthalmum genus — compare its care with other Buphthalmum species on PlantoScan.
Buphthalmum is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Willowleaf Oxeye thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Buphthalmum salicifolium L., family Asteraceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 904 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Willowleaf Oxeye, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Etienne, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 4a – 9b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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