Hypericum calycinum 'Brigadoon'

Also Known As

Hypericum calycinum 'Briggadoon'
Aaron's Beard
Saint John's Wort
St. John's Wort
Yellow St John's Wort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Hypericum calycinum 'Brigadoon' plant details

Hypericum calycinum 'Brigadoon' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hypericum calycinum 'Brigadoon'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: hypericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, mass-planting, naturalizing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hypericum calycinum 'Brigadoon'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gold, orange, apricot, even coral make the spring foliage GLOW! on this 16" tall x 24" wide shrub/groundcover but you won?t miss it in summer either with chartreuse leaves topped by bright 2" yellow flowers; deer resistant and easy. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Bright cheery yellow and evergreen! Maintain even moisture for best results.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

This form of the standard St. Johnswort has golden foliage tinged with amber. A bright new foliage color for shady spots. Large 2" yellow flowers with long, fluffy stamens are beautiful. Flowers appear singly or in groups of 2-3 and can literally cover the plant when in bloom. Tough once established. Native from Bulgaria and Turkey.