Hypericum ascyron (Great St. John’s Wort)
Great St. John's Wort, Giant St. John's Wort, Hypericum pyramidatum
Robust and easy to grow, Hypericum ascyron (Great St. John’s Wort) is an upright perennial boasting showy, bright yellow flowers, 2 in. wide (5 cm), adorned with a prominent bouquet of yellow stamens. Blooming for about 2-3 weeks in early to late summer, the blossoms are borne in pyramidal clusters atop stout, erect stems clad with large, elliptic leaves, 5 in. long (12 cm). They give way to ornamental seed pods which persist into winter. Great St. John’s Wort is suitable for the back of the perennial border, woodland margins or slopes.
- Grows up to 2-5 ft. tall (60-150 cm) and 1-3 ft. wide (30-90cm). Will spread by rhizomes to form small colonies.
- A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, well-drained soils.
- Perfect for banks and slopes or mixed borders.
- No serious pest or disease issues.
- Native to North America, eastern Asia.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Hypericaceae |
| Genus | Hypericum |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 5' (60cm - 150cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Southeast, United States, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Alternative Plants to Consider
Recommended Companion Plants
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Hypericaceae |
| Genus | Hypericum |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 5' (60cm - 150cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Southeast, United States, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
