Botanical Name: Hypericum beanii
Common Name: St. Johnswort Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, rounded, mounding and spreading plant with soft, light green foliage Height 3 to 4' Spread 4 to 5' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors sun to partial shade Soil grows in any soil Hardiness hardy (zones 4-9, 14-24); performs best in cooler climates Morphology: Leaves ovate to oblong, to 3" long, opposite light green – arranged in 4 ranks along stem – stems 4-angled Flowers to 2" across, bright yellow – June through September Fruit rounded woody capsule Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings – fall Usage: good for hedges, borders, mass plantings facer or filler plant – good coastal plant Landscape Care: Watering likes regular water – but tolerates drought when established Fertilizing balanced every 2-3 yrs., watch for chlorosis Pruning head back to control size as needed Pests/Diseases aphids, spider mites Special Conditions/Other Origin: Western China Family: Hypericaceae Notes: |
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