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Common St. John's Wort

Common St. John's Wort

Hypericum perforatum

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 3aZone 10b

A hardy perennial with bright yellow five-petaled flowers and narrow leaves dotted with translucent glands. Extremely vigorous and drought-tolerant once established, making it excellent for naturalized areas, though it can be invasive in some regions.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Mediterranean and temperate Europe

Function & Care

dynamic accumulatormedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

flowerleaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, division, root cutting