Hypericum (St. John's Wort) - dependable summer shrubs
Iris GW
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Comments (3)drakens, it is a shrub. I doubt that this plant will thrive in the indoor environment. It would need the sunniest location you could find, plenty of humidity, and I suspect that it requires a winter chilling period. Some Hypericum cultivars are extremely cold hardy, remaining evergreen in very cold climates. I have a couple of plants that laugh at severe freezes into the teens....See MoreHypericum (St. John's Wort) - Lion series
Comments (3)coolplantsguy, I got this plant marked down pretty late in the season, october end I think. It had a few yellow flowers at that time. I did not find any berries later in the season. The upper growth looks pretty mush so hopefully it returns next year. The link I posted was started by a different poster....See Morerehabbing St. John's Wort
Comments (4)I have never grown St. John's Wort and so can't give pruning advice, but as far as snow protection, I have made teepees out of 7-8 foot bamboo stakes and wrapped them securely with burlap for protection. Also making a 'sandwich board' with 2 pieces of wood and hinges will protect your plant from the weight of snow. The article below suggests the plant is short lived and that softwood cuttings should be taken in spring to start new plants. Also, it is cautioned to beware of dermatitis when touching this plant. Here is a link that might be useful: St John's Wort...See MoreSource for St.John's Wort Brigadoon
Comments (1)I have this PLANT. I HAVE COLLECTED SEEDS IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.maybe we can swap...See MoreIris GW
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