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Hypericum perforatum (St. John's Wort, Klamath Weed)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 21454

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Theales Family: Clusiaceae Genus: Hypericum Species: Hypericum perforatum

Common Names add St. John's Wort edit | delete Klamath Weed edit | delete Plant Types edit Herb Medicinal Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 3a (to -35 F / -37 C) 3b (to -30 F / -34 C) 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Flowering Start edit June   Flowering End edit September   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Elliptic Ovate   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Wildflower Garden Wildlife Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Yellow/Gold   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Old remedy for insomnia and depression. edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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