Hypericum calycinum |
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Creeping St. Johnswort, Aaron's Bea |
Description
Hypericum calycinum is an evergreen perennial groundcover. It reaches less than 1' tall and spreads 2'. Yellow flowers bloom in the summer. Foliage is dark green. In some areas, it is considered invasive. It prefers sandy and alkaline soil, full or part sun. It will not bloom if planted in complete shade. This is a great plant for a difficult hillside.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Parking Strip, Parking Lot, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.