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

Hypericum Prolificum

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Overview

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's Beard (Hypericum prolificum), is a vigorous groundcover plant featuring dense, woody stems that spread horizontally. Its sun-loving nature suits USDA zones 4-8. Expect a height of 12–18 inches and a spread of 18–24 inches. This perennial showcases yellow, star-shaped flowers in summer, which provide a striking contrast to its bluish-green foliage. Ideal for slopes and banks, it offers erosion control and attracts pollinators.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8Type Ground coverClimate Temperate
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — Hypericum prolificum serves well as a ground cover
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — It's an adaptable speciesCreeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — able to tolerate some drought once establishedCreeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — it bursts into an exuberant display of bright yellow flowersCreeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — low-growing perennial valued for its medicinal properties and ornamental appeal in landscapingCreeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — also known by its botanical name Hypericum prolificum or colloquially as Aaron's beardCreeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — Its sun-loving nature suits USDA zones 4-8+41

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
1–4 Ft.
Mature width
1–4 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Hypericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — Hypericum prolificum serves well as a ground cover
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — It's an adaptable species
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — able to tolerate some drought once established
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — it bursts into an exuberant display of bright yellow flowers
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — low-growing perennial valued for its medicinal properties and ornamental appeal in landscaping
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — also known by its botanical name Hypericum prolificum or colloquially as Aaron's beard
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — Its sun-loving nature suits USDA zones 4-8
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — Ideal for slopes and banks, it offers erosion control and attracts pollinators
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — John's wort into your landscape as a border, along walkways, or en masse for a vibrant and
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — woody stems that spread horizontally
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — providing a continuous carpet of greenery.<br><br>During the summer months
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — These profuse flowers are rich in pollen and nectar
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — It's a versatile plant that brings life and color to a garden with minimal care
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — This perennial showcases yellow
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — It flourishes in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — Expect a height of 12‚Äì18 inches and a spread of 18‚Äì24 inches
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — which provide a striking contrast to its bluish-green foliage
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — With a typical height of 1 to 1.5 feet and a spread of 1.5 to 2 feet
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — Aaron's Beard (Hypericum prolificum)
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — is a vigorous groundcover plant featuring dense
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — ground cover with yellow blooms
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — ground cover for full or half or shade
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — yellow flowers in the garden
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — making it suitable for xeriscaped or low-maintenance gardens
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