Sunburst St. Johnswort
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | Sunburst St. Johnswort |
Botanical Name | Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst' |
Description | |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Mature Height | 3 to 4 ft |
Mature Width | 3 to 4 ft |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Bloom Color | Yellow |
Bloom Interest | Showy |
Bloom Period | June to July |
Seasonal Interest | Summer |
Foliage Color | Blue-green |
Foliage Type | Simple |
Fall Color | Insignificant |
Attributes | Drought Tolerant |
Attracts Butterflies | No |
Attracts Birds | No |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 to 9 |
Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | Low |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | Water if rainfall is less than 1" per week especially in summer heat. |
Fertilize Notes | Fertilize every spring with a water soluble or a dry granular fertilizer. |
Prune Notes | Prune early spring to thin out oldest and crowded branches. Prune up to 1/3 rd of the stems. |