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[PLANT PROFILE] HYPERICUM

Hypericum illustration by karen blackerby logan

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HYPERICUM

ST JOHNS WORT

Hypericum is a compact, mounded, deciduous shrub. During midsummer this outstanding pollinator shrub is adorned with vibrant yellow blooms with abundant pollen bearing stamens, backed by gray blue fine textured foliage. Hypericum is a perfect speciman for any sunny or part shady garden. During the winter the attractive cone shaped seed pods remain, offering food for birds and late season visual interest. St John’s Wort prefers moist well drained soil but can adapt to most soil types, drought, soil compaction and salt. They grow naturally on rocky ledges, in sandy areas and woodland openings. They bloom on the new growth.

This long blooming shrub is a great addition to any garden!

Hypericum mass planted as a hedge

Hypericum integrated into a perennial garden

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We carry five cultivars:

Hypericum hidcote: A very popular variety with blue foliage and a long blooming period. Larger yellow flowers than the Floral Berry but not as impressive of a berry display.

Floral Berry: Multi season interest. The yellow flowers are followed by amazing berries in the fall

Hypericum calycinum: A ground cover with large yellow flowers. It can take partial shade but likes a little afternoon shade. With this groundcover more sun equals more flowers! Hypericums calcynum spreads stoloniferously (through underground stems). If it likes the spot, it will spread vigorously.  A pollinator magnet!

Hypericum Blue Festival and Sunny Boulevard

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Use:

Mass plantings along borders, hedges and good for stabilizing slopes

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