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Hypericum frondosum

Also Known As

  • St. John's Wort

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Hypericum frondosum plant details

Hypericum frondosum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hypericum frondosum

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: hypericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hypericum frondosum

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?A beautiful and unmistakable species...giving the effect of a miniature tree? (Hillier); to 4' with blue-green leaves and clusters of large orange-yellow flowers in late summer, ?the handsomest of the American species? (Bean). S/M

Gardening facts about Hypericum frondosum plant

How to Grow Hypericum frondosum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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