Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple'

hypericum, st. john's wort or tutsan

Family	Guttiferae
Plant Type	deciduous shrub
Zone	USDA: 5a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Spread	45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The deciduous shrub Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple' (hypericum) bears showy and bright yellow blossoms during early summer to late summer. The showy foliage is dark fuchsia and black in colour and fragrant. Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple' (hypericum) produces showy fruit. A specimen plant, Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple' (hypericum) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, hedge, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics	Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple' has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits.