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Hypericum kouytchense

Also Known As

Hypericum kouytchense 'Sungold'
St. John's Wort
Sungold Hypericum

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

5a-9a

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Hypericum kouytchense plant details

Hypericum kouytchense is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with blue, chartreuse, gold and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hypericum kouytchense

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: hypericaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue, chartreuse, gold and green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: compact, cutting garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hypericum kouytchense

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Profuse 2" lemon-yellow flowers all summer long make this small easy-going shrub of rounded, compact habit an eye-catcher, it is especially beautiful when planted en masse; drought-tolerant and deer resistant as well. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

This truly elegant Hypericum is covered with an abundance of large, bright yellow, pointed buds, followed by golden yellow flowers whose prominent long stamens seem to sparkle. Against a background of smooth blue-hued leaves, the bright red berries and starlike calyxes make a colorful late season display. Though deciduous elsewhere, along our coast the aromatic leaves fill the garden with their scent all year round.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Want a GOLDEN GLOW in your garden? This easy care, shrubby perennial provides ethereal, golden leaves in a lightly shade area – will take more sun with more water and more shade (but leaves tend to fade to lime…2-3' tall and wide, bright yellow flowers top stems during summer, semi-evergreen, deer resistant. We have had success with this plant in areas where greedy tree roots abound, the plants were smaller but looked great!