Egyptian St John's wort
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H. aegypticum is a dwarf, evergreen, branching and spreading shrub to 30cm tall with ovate, grey-green leaves 30-80mm long. Solitary, golden-yellow flowersup to 1cm in diameterare borne at the end of short stems in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Egyptian St John's wort (Hypericum aegypticum)
- Genus
- Hypericum
- Family
- Hypericaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Egyptian St John's wort
Distribution map
Mediterranean
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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 Egyptian St John's wort
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Egyptian St John's wort care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in autumn or by softwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrows well in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
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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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