| Common Name: |
St. John's Wort |
| Scientific Name: |
Hypericum spathulatum |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Common St. John's Wort, Perforate St. John's Wort, Common St. Johnswort, Klamath Weed |
| Category: |
Herb/Forb |
| Habit: |
Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Color: |
Bright yellow flowers with numerous, yellow stamens |
| Bloom Size: |
1 in. diameter |
| Bloom Season: |
Summer |
| Fruit Description: |
Cone-shaped seed capsules split in autumn to release black seeds |
| Foliage Description: |
Dark green, lance-shaped leaves are 2-3 in. long |
| Trunk Description: |
Bark of older stems exfoliates to reveal attractive, pale orange inner bark |
| Height of Plant: |
1-5 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
1-4 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 3 - 8 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Soil Type: |
Average, medium, well-drained soil; tolerates wide range of soils, including dry rocky or sandy soils |
| Native Range: |
Central and Eastern North America |
| Usage: |
Medicinal Herb |
| Propagation: |
Self fertile; rootings |
| Maintenance: |
Low |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |