Botanical Name: Hypericum calycinum
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Common Name: Creeping St. Johnswort, Aaronsbeard  
Plant photo of: Hypericum calycinum
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Engstrom/Mullany/MJC

  • Description

  • Notes

Hypericum calycinum is semi-woody perennial groundcover. It has attractive blue-green foliage that stays evergreen in mild winters, sometimes taking on a purplish hue. It has interesting bright yellow flowers June through September, followed by red berries. It grows 12 to 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide, and spreads by underground runners. Does well in dry shade areas.