St. John's Wort
Hypericum 'Hidcote'
Overview
St. John's Wort 'Hidcote' (Hypericum 'Hidcote') is a versatile shrub known for its abundant, bright yellow flowers and dark green foliage. Ideal for borders or foundation plantings, this low-maintenance perennial thrives in full sun to part shade. It matures to 3-4 feet in height and spread, with a rounded habit. Benefits from deadheading to promote continuous blooms from midsummer to early fall. Hardy in zones 5-9.
Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–11Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 7–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Hypericaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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