Hypericum perforatum - P9

Description
The Perforate St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is an upright perennial that produces yellow, star-shaped flowers with a strong fragrance from June to August. Its lanceolate leaves are light green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Perforate St John's wort is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Perforate St John's worts are light green, lanceolate.

Spread
Germany.

Frost hardiness
The Perforate St John's wort has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Sow in trays or seed trays: In the period from March to July - Sowing outdoors: From April to May.

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
Hypericum perforatum forms star-shaped, yellow flowers from June. These exude a strong fragrance.

Use
Medicinal, bee pasture