Hypericum 'Bronze Age'
$17.95 / 1G
Description
Hypericum 'Bronze Age', commonly known as St. John's Wort, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its golden yellow flowers. It typically matures 1–4 feet tall and 1–3 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is cultivated selection; parent species in the ornamental hybrid group are native to Europe and western Asia. Its flowers can provide seasonal forage for bees and other beneficial insects. In the landscape, it works well in mixed borders, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens. Good siting and appropriate moisture help maintain its best form through the season.
Benefits
Builds the middle layer of the garden, adding structure between perennials and trees. Keeps beds lively through the main outdoor season. Brings more movement to the garden by drawing butterflies and other pollinators.
Features
Hypericum 'Bronze Age' produces yellow, gold flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Usage/Use
Foundation planting, mixed border, screening, specimen planting
| Hypericum 'Hidcote' | |
| St. John's Wort | |
| 'Hidcote | |
| No | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained, amended garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| Cultivated selection; parent species in the ornamental hybrid group are native to Europe and western Asia | |
| No |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| Infrequent Monthly | |
| 1 - 4 | |
| 1 - 3 | |
| Medium |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Mid-Summer | |
| None | |
| Yellow | |
| Green Shades | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Butterflies | |
| Woodland Edge of Savanna | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Shrubs | |
| None | |
| Mounded | |
| Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer | |
| Summer | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| To Maintain Appearance | |
| For Plant Health | |
| Medium |