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Hairy St John's-Wort (Hypericum hirsutum)

Hairy St John's-Wort (Hypericum hirsutum) is a perennial herb with bright yellow flowers and hairy foliage, commonly found in meadows and woodland edges.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, keeping soil moist but well-drained.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers loamy or sandy soils with moderate fertility.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Flowers best in full sun.

Water

Water regularly, keeping soil moist but well-drained.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers loamy or sandy soils with moderate fertility.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Tolerates light frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple, opposite, ovate to oblong

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Adenosepalum hirsutum (L.) Fourr.
Hypericopsis hirsuta (L.) Opiz
Hypericum villosum Crantz
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalpighiales
  • familyHypericaceae
  • genusHypericum
  • speciesHypericum hirsutum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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