bog hypericum
Also known as: marsh hypericum; marsh St John's wort
A marsh or submerged, creeping perennial to 15cm tall, with soft, densely woolly grey-green leaves to 1.5cm long. In summer it produces saucer-shaped, bright yellow flowers to 1cm across. Grow in a bog garden or at a pond margin
Scientific classification
- Species
- bog hypericum (Hypericum elodes)
- Genus
- Hypericum
- Family
- Hypericaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Aquatic · Bogs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bog hypericum
Distribution map
Western Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of bog hypericum
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bog hypericum care guide
- Constant shallow water layer atop substrate, semi-aquatic bog habitat care
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Constant shallow water layer atop substrate, semi-aquatic bog habitat care
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak aquatic plant feed every six weeks spring and summer growing time
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow at the shallow margins of a muddy-bottomed pool, in dappled shade. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust and honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
Generally pest-free
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