Hypericum x inodorum Elstead (St. Johns Wort)

Hypericum x inodorum 'Elstead' (St. John's Wort) is a semi-evergreen or deciduous, upright shrub adorned with a profusion of showy clusters of star-shaped yellow flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), from mid-summer to early fall. Each saucer-shaped flower presents 5 petals surrounding a prominent tuft of golden stamens. Borne at the tips of contrasting red stems, they are followed by elongated, fleshy fruits, emerging creamy white but maturing to bright salmon-pink and rosy-red. Aromatic when crushed, the attractive foliage of ovate, dark green leaves takes on autumnal tints, which persist well into the winter, further extending the interest of this plant. Providing 2 great shows with its blooms and berries, this deer-resistant little shrub is perfect for adding long-lasting color to the garden. Popular with flower arrangers thanks to the long vase life of the berried stems too!

• Grows up to 3-5 ft. tall and wide (90-150 cm). Will self-seed in the garden, but without being aggressive.
• A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates full shade. Provide a thick root mulch in cold winter climates. Drought tolerant.
• Low maintenance, this plant is also generally pest and disease free. Deer resistant.
• Perfect as a specimen or massed in borders, rock gardens, slopes, naturalized areas. Makes a pretty hedge.
• Prune immediately after flowering.
• Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings