Plants in genus hypericum
Hypericum frondosum
Hypericum frondosum is a medium-sized shrub with stems that turn reddish-brown and peel with age. It features narrow blue foliage and golden yellow flowers with numerous stamens, blooming from late May to August.
Hypericum olympicum
Hypericum olympicum is a small creeping plant native to the Balkans and Turkey, known for its bright yellow flowers and tiny leaves. It is suitable for rock gardens and valued for its large, showy blooms compared to other Hypericum species. This plant is hardy, tolerates a range of soil conditions, and is toxic to pets, making it important to consider placement in gardens.
Hypericum tomentosum
Hypericum tomentosum is an evergreen groundcover native to the western Mediterranean. It forms a 6-inch tall mass with powder blue leaves and bright yellow flowers. This plant prefers slightly moist, well-drained soil and is used medicinally against oxidative stress. It is a resilient choice for sunny gardens.
Hypericum orientale
Hypericum orientale is a dwarf species suitable for rock gardens, known for its small, bright yellow flowers. It thrives in full sun and is hardy down to -30°F, making it a resilient choice for various landscapes.
Hypericum 'Hidcote'
This compact, bushy shrub is known for producing hundreds of bright yellow flowers every summer, which mature into orange-red berries. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-8 and primarily evergreen in warmer regions. The plant tolerates rocky, dry soil and requires at least five hours of full sunlight. It is drought-tolerant and not picky about soil or pH, as long as there is good drainage. The shrub remains compact and well-behaved when trimmed yearly and flowers on new growth.
Hypericum ascyron
Hypericum ascyron, also known as the great St. John's wort, is an upright subshrub that can grow up to 5 feet tall. It features narrow, deep green leaves and bright yellow flowers with numerous stamens in late summer. This perennial is found in Asia and North America and is known for its rabbit-resistant properties.
Hypericum inodorum 'Hypearl Compact Red'
Hypericum inodorum 'Hypearl Compact Red' is a shrub that reaches about 4 feet in height and width, featuring thumb-sized glaucous green leaves. It is notable for its bright yellow flowers and striking red fruit, providing a long season of interest. This plant is a hybrid bred for the cut flower trade and is known for its deer resistance and drought tolerance. It thrives in sun to part sun and is suitable for use in ornamental gardens due to its attractive seed or fruit display.
Hypericum calycinum 'Fiesta'
Hypericum calycinum 'Fiesta' is a variegated evergreen groundcover with a unique green central pattern edged in chartreuse yellow and a pink flush. It grows to about 1 foot tall and produces 2.5-inch wide yellow flowers in the summer. This plant is fairly drought-tolerant and thrives in evenly moist, well-drained soils. It has been used medicinally as an anti-inflammatory treatment for wounds, adding to its appeal as a garden plant.
Hypericum calycinum 'Briggadoon'
Hypericum calycinum 'Briggadoon' is a groundcover with golden foliage and yellow flowers resembling St. John's wort. It brightens shaded garden spots and requires cutting back in early spring in colder climates.
Hypericum 'Rowallane'
Hypericum 'Rowallane' is a dwarf bushy plant with glossy green leaves and bluish undersides. It produces yellow flowers and is suitable for sunny or lightly shaded areas. This plant is rabbit-resistant and ideal for rain gardens.
Hypericum myrtifolium 'Georgia Girl'
Hypericum myrtifolium 'Georgia Girl' is a woody perennial shrublet native to Pierce County, Georgia, growing up to 15 inches tall and 35 inches wide. It flowers heavily in spring and fall, producing 3/4 inch wide yellow flowers with numerous stamens. This plant is perennial in single-digit Fahrenheit temperatures and thrives in moist cutover woodland, making it a resilient choice for native plant gardens.
Hypericum cerastioides
Hypericum cerastioides is a perennial flowering plant native to southern Bulgaria, northeastern Greece, and northwestern Turkey. It thrives in meadows, rocky areas, and pine-beech woodlands, preferring siliceous soils. This plant is well-suited for naturalistic gardens and can add a touch of wild beauty to cultivated spaces.
Hypericum cerastoides
Hypericum cerastoides, commonly known as St. John's wort, is a groundcover plant native to Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria. It forms a low mat of silver leaves, growing only 3 inches tall but spreading up to 4 feet wide. In summer, it produces bright yellow flowers, adding a splash of color to dry landscapes. This plant is drought-tolerant and prefers dry conditions in winter, making it ideal for xeriscaping. Its ability to attract insects and resist rabbits makes it a practical choice for eco-friendly gardens.
Hypericum perforatum
Hypericum perforatum, commonly known as St. John's Wort, is a hardy shrub with bright yellow star-shaped flowers and deep green foliage. It is semi-evergreen in warmer climates and thrives in USDA zones 5 to 9. The plant grows 12-18 inches tall and spreads 18-24 inches wide, forming colonies through underground stolons. It is drought and rust-resistant, making it low maintenance and ideal for well-drained soils. The exfoliating bark adds winter interest, and the plant is seldom bothered by deer.
Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple'
Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple' is a semi-evergreen shrub with bright yellow blooms and reddish-purple foliage. It forms colonies and is drought and rust-resistant, attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees.
Hypericum kalmianum 'Ames'
Hypericum kalmianum 'Ames' is a native evergreen shrub known for its golden yellow flowers that bloom in mid-summer. It grows 2-3 feet in height and width, attracting butterflies and bees. The plant is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 7 and tolerates urban conditions and pollution, preferring well-drained soils.
Hypericum prolificum
Hypericum prolificum is a deciduous shrub with bright yellow blooms and blue-green foliage, known for its showy seed capsules. It is bird-friendly and tolerates a wide range of conditions, making it a versatile choice for gardens. This shrub is hardy in USDA zones 3-8.
Hypericum buckleyi 'Appalachian Sun'
Hypericum buckleyi 'Appalachian Sun' is a native plant of the Southern Appalachians, forming a low mound with tiny green leaves and small yellow flowers in midsummer. It prefers slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils and is known for its drought tolerance and ability to attract insects.
Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst'
Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst', commonly known as St. John's Wort, is a shrubby plant with bright yellow flowers larger than other varieties. It features soft blueish to gray-green leaves and exfoliating cinnamon-brown bark. This plant is semi-evergreen in mild winters and attracts butterflies and bees. It is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8, grows 2-3 feet tall and wide, and is drought tolerant. 'Sunburst' thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil.
Hypericum moseranum var. tricolor
Hypericum moseranum var. tricolor is a hybrid plant from the Frances Moser Nursery, known for its oval green leaves edged in white that turn pink with the season. It produces bright yellow flowers in late summer, adding a splash of color to gardens. This plant is suitable for sun to light shade conditions and is rabbit resistant.
Hypericum inodorum 'Summergold'
Hypericum inodorum 'Summergold' is a hybrid plant with thumb-sized leaves that change color with the seasons, and it produces yellow flowers in summer. It grows well in part sun to light shade and is known for its upright, arching stems.
Hypericum patulum 'Hidcote Variegated'
Hypericum patulum 'Hidcote Variegated' is a dwarf shrub with arching branches and narrow green leaves edged in cream. The leaves take on a pink cast with some sun, and the plant produces yellow quarter-sized flowers in late summer. It is suitable for part sun to shade conditions.