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Hypericum kalmianum v erectum 'Gemo'
St. John's Wort
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Large yellow flowers bloom July to September
- Unique, willow-like foliage
- Tightly branched habit
- Great for beds, borders and native gardens
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Low Maintenance
Native
Deer Resistant
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
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Drought Tolerant
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Native
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
- 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.