Hypericum calycinum St. John's wort from New Moon Nurseries

Hypericum calycinum

St. John's wort

Native to Southern Europe, southwestern Asia

Allan Armitage calls the species "one of the finest ground covers available" for good reason. Excellent on slopes, in mass, or individually. Drought, dry soil tolerant, it spreads quickly via underground stems to be a perfect erosion control.

Height:

12-18 in

Spread:

18-24 in

Spacing:

24 in

USDA Hardiness Zone:

5 - 9

Bloom Color:

Bright Yellow

Hypericum calycinum Characteristics

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies
Pollinators

Attributes

Rock Garden
Ground Cover
Drought Tolerant

Exposure

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Flowering Months

August
July

Foliage Color

Green

Season of Interest (Foliage)

Fall
Summer
Spring

Soil Moisture Preference

Dry to Moist