Creeping St John's wort (Hypericum calycinum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Creeping St John's wort on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Creeping St John's wort
Hypericum calycinum, commonly known as St. John's Wort or Rose of Sharon, is a low-growing, evergreen shrub perfect as a groundcover. Its striking yellow flowers with prominent stamens bloom from early summer to autumn, creating a vibrant carpet. It is excellent for borders, rockeries, or for stabilizing slopes.
Native range
Southeastern Europe and Southwestern Asia
Care tips
It prefers locations with full sun or partial shade, thriving in well-drained soils although it tolerates a wide range of conditions. It is quite drought-tolerant once established, but will appreciate regular watering during dry periods. Avoid waterlogging, as it can lead to root rot. Annual pruning in early spring will encourage dense growth and abundant flowering.
How to save a dying Creeping St John's wort
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown leaves, general wilting, lack of flowering.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Prune damaged parts.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot or prolonged drought in summer.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly to correct watering and location.