St. Johns Wort seeds
St. John's Wort has been used for hundreds of years both topically, and internally. Also known as the feel-good herb, happy herb, or "demon chaser", cultures worldwide have used it mainly to combat anxiety and depression. St. Johns Wort is also an ideal ingredient that can be used in soap on account of it's topical benefits.
St. John's Wort is a perennial and will grace you with its presence year after year. These look great in rock beds or mixed with lavender as the yellow and the purples contrast each other dramatically.
Interestingly enough, if the flowers are left to bloom and fall off, red berries will form. The branches and red berries are great for fall arrangements, door decorations, etc. These berries are not for human consumption, and should only be used for decoration. St. John's Wort will need full sun. Once it has bloomed, it is drought tolerant and frost hardy. Each plant can get up to 3 feet tall.
Seed count: 50
Botanic name:
Hypericum perforatum
Plant spacing:
24-36 inches apart
Color:
Green foliage with yellow blooms
Sowing depth:
Top sow, mix seeds into the soil and keep watered at all times, not allowing the seeds to dry out before they sprout. Use a misting bottle to water daily. Seeds can take up to 6 weeks to germinate
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
St. John's wart has several beneficial uses for health that include topical and internal applications. The foliage and flowers are edible and can be used as an ingrediant or a garnish.
Frost hardy:
Yes
Maturity days:
The first year, you will have foliage and some blooms, the 2nd year your blooms will flourish significantly.
Life cycle:
Perennial
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Happy herb, Amber, Barbe de Saint-Jean, Chassediable, Demon chaser, Goatweed, Hardhay, Hierba de San Juan, Hypereikon
Hardiness zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Vine Habit:
