Photo by Forestfarm
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Hypericum x inodorum 'Elstead'
Also Known As
- Hypericum inodorum 'Elstead'
- Elstead St. John's Wort
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Hypericum x inodorum 'Elstead' plant details
Hypericum x inodorum 'Elstead' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hypericum x inodorum 'Elstead'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: hypericaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hypericum x inodorum 'Elstead'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Hypericum x inodorum 'Elstead'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-4'
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'
- sun - mostly sun
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