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Hypericum empetrifolium 'Nanum'

Also Known As

  • Miniature St. John's Wort

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-2"
  • W: 6"-18"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Hypericum empetrifolium 'Nanum' plant details

Hypericum empetrifolium 'Nanum' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hypericum empetrifolium 'Nanum'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: hypericaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hypericum empetrifolium 'Nanum'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tiny leaved St. John's wort, perfect for the well-drained, rock garden creeping along at less than 1" tall and producing golden yellow flowers in early summer. Full sun to part shade is fine with rich soil and regular summer water for best performance. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6. Hypericaceae

Gardening facts about Hypericum empetrifolium 'Nanum' plant

How to Grow Hypericum empetrifolium 'Nanum'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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