+ Add
Hypericum calycinum
St. Johnswort, Creeping
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Engstrom/Mullany/MJC
Description
Hypericum calycinum is an evergreen perennial groundcover. It grows 1' high and 1'-2' in spread, and spreads by underground runners. Yellow flowers bloom in the summer. Foliage is dark green. In some areas, it is considered invasive. It prefers sandy and alkaline soil.
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.