Perforate St John’s-Wort (Hypericum perforatum) plants
Price range: £1.25 through £3.95
Perforate St John’s-wort (Hypericum perforatum) is the commonest of the (approximately) dozen species of St John’s-wort in the UK. It is present throughout most of the UK and Ireland, although rarer in northern Scotland and areas of western Ireland. It prefers lime-rich, sandy soils such as dry grassland, scrub, open woods and waste ground.
Was extensively gathered in the past and used in traditional remedies aimed at treating mild-to-moderate depression, nerve pain, and anxiety.
Warning: This plant is toxic if consumed and should not be eaten by people or animals.
Our Perforate St John’s-wort plants for sale are priced per plant. For orders over 500 plants please contact us.
All our plants are native British wildflowers grown in Peat-free compost in our sustainable nursery.
| Common Name | Perforate St John’s-Wort |
|---|---|
| Annual, Perennial or Biennial | Perennial |
| Latin Name | Hypericum Perforatum |
| Height | 30 – 90cm |
| Flowering Time | June – September |
| Colour | Golden Yellow |
| Management | Perforate St John’s-Wort will grow in most neutral or alkaline soils, and thrives in full sun or partial shade. |
| Fact Sheet Included | Yes |
| Size | 65cc, 9cm pot |
