St. John's Wort Seeds for Planting - Perfect for Home Gardens and Herbal Gardens

St. John’s Wort Seeds (Hypericum perforatum) are perfect for gardeners seeking a hardy, low-maintenance plant that combines beauty with herbal tradition. Known for its cheerful yellow flowers, St. John’s Wort adds vibrant color to gardens while being valued in traditional herbal applications. It’s drought-tolerant once established, attracts pollinators, and thrives in sunny garden spots.

Grow it as a border plant, ground cover, or in containers for long-lasting seasonal appeal. This adaptable perennial herb enhances both aesthetic and natural garden settings while remaining easy to care for.

Features:

• Type: Perennial flowering herb

• Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum

• Flower Color: Bright yellow

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

• Uses: Herbal gardens, ornamental borders, containers, pollinator gardens

• Maintenance: Low; trim after flowering to promote new growth

• Special Features: Non-GMO, drought-tolerant, attracts bees and butterflies

Specifications:

• Season: Best planted in spring or early summer

• USDA Zones: 4 – 9

• Germination Time: 14 – 28 days

• Plant Height: 12 – 24 inches

• Spacing: 12 – 18 inches apart

• Planting Depth: Lightly press seeds onto soil surface

• Temperature for Germination: 65°F – 75°F (18°C – 24°C)

• Watering Guide: Keep soil evenly moist until germination, then water sparingly

• Foliage: Small, oval green leaves

• Bloom Season: Summer

• GMO Status: Non-GMO, untreated seeds