GardenAway

Sorry, news is not available in your browser

Hypericum olympicum minus 'Variegatum'

Family Guttiferae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 in)
Spread 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Hypericum olympicum minus 'Variegatum' (variegated st. john's wort) bears bright yellow blooms during late spring to mid-summer. The foliage is faded green and white in colour and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover and mass planting.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Hypericum olympicum minus 'Variegatum' tolerates drought and light foot traffic, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits.