Botanical Name: Hypericum aegypticum
Common Name: Dwarf hypericum
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape small dense mounding sub-shrub with dense displays of tiny yellow flowers in spring
Height to 8"
Spread to 18"
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade
Soil prefers soil with excellent drainage
Hardiness hardy (zones 4-9, 14-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves tiny elliptical leaves to 1/4" long, densely set on stem often blue-green in color
Flowers small yellow flowers to ½" across at tops of stems; makes a dense display of blooms
Fruit tiny capsule
 
Propagation:
semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
choice rock-garden subject, good as a small scale facer, between stepping stones, on small slopes and miniature gardens; can be used as a groundcover
 
Landscape Care:
Watering takes average watering; not drought tolerant
Fertilizing slow-release in spring
Pruning pinch back after blooming to keep compact
Pests/Diseases rust in overly moist areas
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Southern Europe/Malta
Family: Hypericaeae

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