Hypericum spp. (St. John’s Wort) #3

$39.99

Hypericum (St. John’s Wort) is a low-maintenance flowering shrub with bright yellow summer blooms and ornamental berries that extend seasonal interest.

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Description

Hypericum spp. (St. John’s Wort) are deciduous to semi-evergreen flowering shrubs valued for their bright yellow summer flowers, fine texture, and ornamental berries that follow bloom on many varieties. Plants form a compact, rounded to spreading habit, making them excellent for borders, mass plantings, slopes, and low hedges.

In early to mid-summer, shrubs are covered in cheerful golden-yellow flowers with prominent, showy stamens. After flowering, many cultivars develop decorative berries in shades of red, coral, or black, adding extended seasonal interest. Foliage is typically blue-green to medium green and remains attractive through summer. Fall color is generally minimal.

Care Instructions:

  • Deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub (varies by species and climate)

  • Prefers full sun to partial shade

  • Grows best in well-drained soil

  • Moderate watering; drought tolerant once established

  • Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage dense growth and flowering

Key Features:

  • Bright yellow summer flowers

  • Showy stamens and ornamental berries

  • Compact, adaptable growth habit

  • Low maintenance and drought tolerant

  • Excellent for mass plantings and slopes

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