description Hypericum frondosum Overview
Hypericum frondosum, known as golden St. John's wort, is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. It belongs to the Hypericaceae family and is adapted to well-drained soils in open woodlands. The plant is distinguished by its blue-green foliage, showy bright yellow flowers, and ornamental exfoliating bark that reveals a cinnamon-colored inner layer.
It is used in gardens and landscaping as a border plant.
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What is Hypericum frondosum commonly called?
Hypericum frondosum is commonly called golden St. John's wort, and it is a deciduous shrub rather than an evergreen. It belongs to the Hypericaceae family and is native to the southeastern United States.
Does golden St. John's wort stay green all winter?
No. Hypericum frondosum is deciduous, so it sheds its leaves seasonally; its blue-green foliage is a key feature during the growing season.
What soil and habitat suit Hypericum frondosum?
It is adapted to well-drained soil and an open-woodland setting in the southeastern United States. Plant it where water does not remain around the roots.
What do the foliage and flowers of Hypericum frondosum look like?
The shrub has blue-green foliage and showy yellow flowers. Those features give golden St. John's wort a distinct appearance among small landscape shrubs.
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