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Hypericum cerastioides

Family Guttiferae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 25 cm (6 - 10 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Hypericum cerastioides (trailing st. john's-wort) bears bright yellow flowers during late spring to mid summer. The foliage is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover and mass planting.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought and light foot traffic.