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Common name: "Perforate Saint John's Wort"
Latin name:
Hypericum perforatum

Saint Johns Wort - Hypericum perforatum
Zone: 3 - Perennial
Native to area:
Yes
Growth habit:
Upright plant 24" to 36" in height.
Flowers: Yes, yellow flowers mid summer.
Companion plant-able:
Yes
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured Herb: Saint John's Wort
Hypericum perforatum
Herbs Cultural information: "Saint John's Wort" can be grown from seed or cuttings... but you're much better off purchasing plants from your local Garden Center. 

Plant Saint John's Wort in full sun to partial shade in fertile well drained soil. Space plants 24" to 30" apart. Established plants can be dug and relocated during spring. Come fall the small yellow flowers will turn into berries that can be used in floral arrangements.

Uses: Medicinal and Ornamental
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Harvesting & Storage: Harvest Saint John's Wort leaves any time. Dry the leaves in a cool dark location. Store dried leaves in a tight closing container that limits light transmission. 

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