Also called St. John's Wort
ZONE:
5
COLOUR:
Yellow
HEIGHT:
20-40 cm
SPREAD:
45-60 cm
Also called St. John's Wort
ZONE:
5
COLOUR:
Yellow
HEIGHT:
20-40 cm
SPREAD:
45-60 cm
Grows best in an average to sandy, well-drained soil, in full sun and once established tolerates most conditions. The plant can be temperamental in our zone and should be grown in a sheltered location. Spreads by underground stolons and does not have an invasive habit in Ontario. Evergreen in warmer climates, however, in Ontario, H. calycinum will most likely have some tip dieback in spring.
All parts of this plant are poisonous. Touching the plant is not a problem. Ingesting berries, flowers, or leaves can lead to skin photosensitivity.