horned St John's wort
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A small semi-evergreen trailing shrub reaching 20cm. It has grey-green leaves and clusters of yellow five-petalled flowers in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- horned St John's wort (Hypericum cerastoides)
- Genus
- Hypericum
- Family
- Hypericaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing · Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of horned St John's wort
Distribution map
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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 horned St John's wort
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horned St John's wort care guide
- Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from seed or from semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moist but well drained soil, in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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