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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 | On Hand | Future Qty | Future Date |
|---|
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 |