Albury Purple St. John's Wort is a compact spreading deciduous shrub with twiggy upright stems and lace-shaped dark plum and dark green foliage that are aromatic when bruised. Clusters of fragrant yellow flowers with bushy stamen bloom in summer and are followed by red berries that mature to black in fall. Best bloom in full sun and well-drained soils. Heat and drought tolerant once established.
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Height: |
1.5' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Well-drained soils essential. Root rot can be a significant problem in hot and humid climates. Watch for nematodes, mites, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Beebalm, Switch Grass, Black-eyed Susan
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Hypericum androsaemum Albury Purple 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
