St John's wort
St John's wort
Hypericum perforatum
herb☀️ full-sun🪴 well drained📏 small🌡️ RHS H5–H6
📋Quick Facts
Water
💧💧 Average watering
Hardiness
Zone 3-8
About
Yellow flowering herb traditionally used in tinctures and salves.
Top tip
St John's wort prefers sun and light soils; prune lightly after flowering to keep plants tidy.
Also known as: Johanniskraut, Hipericão, Hypericum perforatum, Iperico, Sint-janskruid, Millepertuis, Hipérico, Dziurawiec zwyczajny
Pest Resilience
4/5 — Good resilience
Few pest problems; generally a tough, low-maintenance plant.
Visual Characteristics
Fruits
Yes
Harvest: Summer
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
Easy🔪Division
Easy✂️Cutting
ModerateThis plant produces viable seeds for propagation
Hardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H5–H6
USDA 6 equivalent