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Hypericum 'Sunny Boulevard'
St. John's Wort
Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
- Selection of a native plant
- Blooms July through September
- Deep green willow like leaves
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Garden
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Salt Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to rich, moist, well-drained, sandy loams and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates poor soil and some drought. Pruning can be done after blooming in late summer. Mulching is beneficial.
Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Price Level 1: $39.99~#2
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Summer Bloomer
- Evergreen
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Salt Tolerant
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Hypericum
Common Name: St. John's Wort
Small, dense shrub with with willow-like, bluish-green leaves, foliage is evergreen but may have some leaf drop. Golden yellow, five-petaled flowers with a distinctive center boss of yellow stamens bloom in mid to late summer. Beaked, five-lobed seed capsules follow the flowers and are ornamental into the winter. Great as a low hedge, in borders and naturalized areas.