Hypericum perforatum Seeds (St Johns Wort)

St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a perennial plant known for its vibrant yellow flowers, usually blooming from June to September. It is commonly referred to as Perforate St. John’s Wort due to the presence of small black dots on the leaves that are visible when held up to light. This herbaceous species typically reaches a mature height of around 1 to 3 feet. St. John’s Wort prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. It is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 8. Hypericum perforatum seeds are widely available for propagation.

Growing Hypericum perforatum from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Mediterranean, Arid, Semiarid
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Yellow

Germinating St Johns Wort Flower Seeds

To germinate Hypericum perforatum, plant the seeds in well-draining soil in a pot or garden bed. Keep the soil moist, place it in a warm area with indirect sunlight, and germination should occur within 2-3 weeks.

We source all of our Hypericum perforatum seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh St Johns Wort seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing St Johns Wort seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Hypericum perforatum seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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