Perforate St.John’s Wort. A tufted perennial with stiff stems of narrow mid-green leaves. Clusters of star-shaped bright yellow flowers in summer. Max Height 60cm to 90cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Hypericum perforatum
A tufted perennial with stiff stems of narrow mid-green leaves. Clusters of star-shaped bright yellow flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Hypericum |
|---|---|
| Species | perforatum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Perforate St.John's Wort |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 60cm, 90cm |
| Family | Clusiaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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