Goldencup St. John's Wort

Hypericum patulum

Shrub1.2×1.2 mzone 6–7light shade

Profile

Family: Hypericaceae
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.2 m
Spread: 1.2 m
Growth: fast
Lifespan: 20 years
First yield: after 2 years
Hardiness: zone 6–7
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt
Soil moisture: semi-dry – moist
pH: 5.3 – 8.6
Synonyms: Goldencup St John's wort, St. John's Wort

evergreensuitable for hedges

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal4 of 10

Other uses3 of 10

Growing

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Prune lightly to maintain shape. Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to rust and honey fungus rarely.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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