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St. John's Wort
Uses:
- Wildlife Gardens
- Woodland Gardens
- Borders
Features:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Fragrant Blooms
- Naturalizes
Sunlight:
- Full Sun
- 6+ Hours of Direct Sun
Growing Zones:
- 4-9
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St. John's Wort shrubs are prized for their cheerful yellow flowers and medicinal properties, often used in herbal remedies. These versatile shrubs thrive in sunny locations with well-drained soil, making them ideal for planting in flower beds, borders, or as a naturalized addition to cottage gardens. Beyond their ornamental value, St. John's Wort shrubs attract pollinators and offer a pop of color.
About St. John's Wort
Genus
Species
Family
Hypericum
Hypericum perforatum
Hypericaceae
Common Names:
Hypericum, Goatweed, Klamath Weed, Tipton Weed
Native To:
Europe, parts of Asia and North Africa
Plant Type:
Bushes
Foliage Type:
Herbaceous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flower Color:
Yellow
Flower Bloom Time:
Summer
Growth Habit:
Mounded, Spreading, Upright (depending on species)
Attracts:
Bees, Butterflies
Tolerates:
Drought, Poor Soil, Full Sun, Light Shade
Resists:
Deer, Rabbits
How To Use St. John's Wort In The Garden
Sumac plants are known for their adaptability, thriving in various soil types and conditions. They display brilliant autumn colors, with leaves turning shades of red, orange, and yellow. These plants produce dense clusters of red berries that persist into winter, providing a food source for wildlife.
Sumac thrives along woodland edges or large backyard perimeters, attracting pollinators and offering bold autumn color. Low-growing varieties provide a spreading groundcover that needs minimal care and handles slopes and poor soils with ease. Larger varieties can be used as a transitional buffer to bring structure and ecological value near wild or wooded areas.
St. John's Wort Care
St. John's Wort thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. This shrub tolerates poor soils and doesn't require fertilization at planting; mulching with organic compost helps retain moisture and provides slow-release nutrients. During the first year, water infrequently but deeply to encourage deep root growth; once established, it becomes drought-tolerant and may not need supplemental watering, depending on local rainfall.
Prune St. John's Wort annually in early spring to maintain a compact form and promote blooming, as it flowers on new growth. Remove any damaged or diseased branches by cutting them back to the main stem. For neglected shrubs, cut the plant back to one-third of its size to restore dense foliage and flowering. In containers, St. John's Wort needs regular watering; water when the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry, ensuring water drains from the bottom.
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