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creeping St John's wort

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A mat-forming deciduous shrub, with slender, prostrate stems that root along the length, and small, leathery green leaves that turn red or yellow in autumn. Cup-shaped yellow flowers open from reddish buds at the tips of the stems in summer

Scientific classification

Species: creeping St John's wort (Hypericum reptans)
Genus: Hypericum
Family: Hypericaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs · Alpine Rockery
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Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Matforming
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of creeping St John's wort

Distribution map

Eastern Himalaya

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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 creeping St John's wort

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creeping St John's wort care guide

Moderate watering, tolerates slight dryness once established
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate watering, tolerates slight dryness once established

Fertilizing

Light balanced feed in spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings

Growing

Thrives in a sheltered spot in well-drained soil, in sun or part shade. Protect from excess winter wet. Ideal for a rockery or for growing over a sunny wall

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