General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 6 - 8 inches
Plant Spread: 6 to 18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Groundcover
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • St. John's Wort

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