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Hypericum, Sweet Amber, Tutsan, St. John's Wort, St. Johnswort 'Albury Purple'

Hypericumandrosaemum

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Family
Hypericaceae (hy-PER-ee-KAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hypericum (hy-PER-ee-kum)
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Species
androsaemum (an-dro-SEE-mum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phenix City, Alabama

Saint Joseph, Illinois

Mechanicsville, Maryland

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania

Lexington, Virginia

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fel
Wynnewood, PA (Zone 7a) | July 2012 | positive

This is a terrific all year long plant. Beautiful purple tinged foliage, yellow flowers, reddish berries that slowly turn dark, politely...Read More

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stormyla
Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) | June 2008 | positive

Grows well and flowers in shade. very dependable early summer blooms and mid summer foliage coloration is wonderful.

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sladeofsky
Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | November 2006 | positive

Discovered on the grounds of Albury Park, a stately home in Surry, England.

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