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Common St. John's Wort

Common St. John's Wort

Hypericum perforatum

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 10b

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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
Family
Hypericaceae

Native Range

Mediterranean and temperate Europe

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with