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Hypericum calycinum
St. John's Wort
Plant Type: Perennial
An attractive dense groundcover with deep green foliage, blue-green undersides, and 2" gold flowers. Flowers cover the plant in mid-summer and with their bushy stamens look quite attractive. Grows well under trees where root competition is strong, in sandy soil, and on extreme slopes. Moderate drought tolerance. Semi-evergreen in mild winters with leaves turning purple color in fall. Also known as Creeping St. John's Wort.
Size | Future Qty | Future Date |
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Mature Height:
12-18 in
Mature Spread:
18-24 in
Spacing:
18-24 in
Zone:
5-9
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Hypericum calycinum Characteristics & Attributes:

Long Blooming

Ground Cover

Drought Tolerant

Summer Bloomer

Vigorous

Mass Planting

Deer Resistant

Full Sun

Partial Sun

Dry Soil

Average Water
Attributes
• | Border or Bed |
• | Fall Color |
• | Woodland Edge |
• | Groupings |
• | Late Summer Bloomer |
• | Edging |
Foliage Color
• | Green |
• | Blue-Green |
Habit
• | Taller Ground Cover |
• | Spreading |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• | Summer |
• | Fall |
Soil Moisture
• | Well Drained |