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    • Photo of Hypericum hookerianum flower, foliage by Forestfarm

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    Hypericum hookerianum

    Also Known As

    • St. John's Wort

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Hypericum hookerianum plant details

    Hypericum hookerianum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hypericum hookerianum

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: hypericaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hypericum hookerianum

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Hardiest of the Himalayan species, this vigorous 4-6' shrub is so VERY free with its cupped flowers of a rich warm yellow, that "one may find perfect flowers at Christmas..." (Arnold-Forster); incredible with violet-blues. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Hypericum hookerianum plant

    How to Grow Hypericum hookerianum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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