Flower Specifications
- Season: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 4 - 8
- Height: 24 inches
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Bloom Color: Yellow
- Environment: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 60F
- Average Germ Time: 10 - 20 days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
- Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 18 - 24 inches
- Care & Maintenance: See: St. John's Wort
St. John's Wort (Hypericum Perforatum) - St. John's Wort is a short-lived perennial, 5 - 6 years, that is a short, woody shrub that grows about 24 inches tall and has fragrant yellow flowers from mid to late summer. St. John's Wort's name apparently comes from John the Baptist, and historically has been used to ward off evil spirits and witches. The oil in the leaves have been used topically for wounds, sunburns, and general aches and pains. The plant has also been used to treat mild depression and insomnia with some success.
St. John's Wort flower seed is easy to grow. Plant the seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost, or outside after danger of frost has passed. Press the St. John's Wort flower seed into the soil, but do not cover it as the seed will germinate better with light. Transplant the seedlings when they are 2 - 3 inches tall. The plants will tolerate most any soil conditions but prefer moist and light soils. Fertilizer is only necessary in the poorest of soils, and water in prolonged drought times.
