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Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B

Hypericum Calycinum

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Overview

Hypericum calycinum, or Creeping St. John's Wort 'Aaron's Beard', is an evergreen groundcover noted for its vigorous growth and resiliency. It reaches up to 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 18 to 24 inches wide. Glossy, dark green leaves complement radiant, yellow flowers blooming summer through fall. Thrives in zones 5-9, preferring partial shade to full sun. Tolerates a range of soils but excels in well-drained conditions.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–10Type Ground coverClimate Temperate

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — ground cover for full or half or shade; hypericum calycinum is known to be resistant to deer

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Ground cover
Family: Hypericaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — These cheerful flowers emerge in mid to late summer and stand strikingly against the, image 33

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — This plant's vigorous and spreading habit makes it an ideal choice for covering large, image 62

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — displaying a remarkable adaptability to a range of conditions; john's Wort thrives in USDA

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — It performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil; ground, image 60

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — These cheerful flowers emerge in mid to late summer and stand strikingly against the plant's dense

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — Hypericum calycinum, or Creeping St; glossy, dark green leaves complement radiant, image 45

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — displaying a remarkable adaptability to a range of conditions; john's Wort thrives in, image 59

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — which form an evergreen mat about 12-18 inches tall and can spread expansively

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — yellow flowers that are reminiscent of a burst of sunshine; it performs best in full sun to partial

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — Hypericum calycinum is known to be resistant to deer; yellow flowers in the garden, image 63

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — Hypericum calycinum, or Creeping St; glossy, dark green leaves complement radiant, yellow flowers

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — yellow flowers in the garden; thrives in zones 5-9, preferring partial shade to full sun

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — Glossy, dark green leaves complement radiant, yellow flowers blooming summer through fall

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — although it can tolerate occasional dry spells once established; tolerates a range of, image 61

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — Thrives in zones 5-9, preferring partial shade to full sun; each bloom measuring up to 3 inches

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — This plant's vigorous and spreading habit makes it an ideal choice for covering large areas

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — Hypericum calycinum, commonly known as Creeping St; john's Wort 'Aaron's Beard', is an evergreen

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — It performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil; ground cover with

Hypericum Calycinum

Hypericum Calycinum

Hypericum Calycinum

Hypericum Calycinum

Hypericum Calycinum

Hypericum Calycinum

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