Hypericum calycinum ~ St. John's Wort

Hypericum calycinum ~ St. John's WortSt. John's Wort is a vibrant, creeping semi evergreen shrublet that is frequently planted as a groundcover. The distinctly veined oblong foliage is deep green in full sun or lighter yellow green with shade. Large yellow flowers with bushy stamen cover the plant in summer. Best bloom in full sun and well drained soils. Heat and drought tolerant once established. St. John's Wort has been revered as a mental health herb and topical pain agent. There is

St. John's Wort is a vibrant, creeping semi-evergreen shrublet that is frequently planted as a groundcover.  The distinctly veined oblong foliage is deep green in full sun or lighter yellow-green with shade.  Large yellow flowers with bushy stamen cover the plant in summer. Best bloom in full sun and well-drained soils.  Heat and drought tolerant once established.

St. John's Wort has been revered as a mental health herb and topical pain agent. There is discussion on the Hypericum family having similar attributes. Add the flowers to a salad or blend lovely culinary oils and vinegars.*

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance. Well-drained soils essential.  Root rot can be a significant problem in hot and humid climates. 

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Kitchen Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Beebalm, Switch Grass, Black-eyed Susan

IMAGE: Sten / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)

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