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    Hypericum olympicum

    Also Known As

    • St. John's Wort

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 15"-18"

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Hypericum olympicum plant details

    Hypericum olympicum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hypericum olympicum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: hypericaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hypericum olympicum

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A jewel of the Mediterranean and a plant from the sunny rocky places, this winter dormant species erupts in spring with blue-green foliage followed by lots of yellow flowers. Classic for the sunny rockery. Takes the dry when established and loves sun and good drainage.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Hypericum olympicum plant

    How to Grow Hypericum olympicum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    aka St. John's Wort

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Hypericum x hidcoteense 'Hidcote'

    aka Hypericum 'Hidcote', Hidcote St. John's Wort

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Hypericum uralum

    aka St. John's Wort

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst'

    aka Golden St John's Wort, Sunburst St. John's Wort, Sunburst St. Johnswort

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Hypericum galioides 'Brodie'

    aka Brodie St. Johnswort

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
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