St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a perennial plant with bright yellow flowers, one of the best-known medicinal plants.
St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a perennial plant with bright yellow flowers, one of the best-known medicinal plants. The flowering aerial parts are used for teas and oils, traditionally valued for supporting well-being. The plant is hardy, prefers sun and poor soils, and often grows wild in meadows. The red oil obtained from the flowers is used externally for skin care. St John's wort flowers around the summer solstice, hence its traditional links to midsummer.
Sowing method: Under cover (cold frame, greenhouse or tunnel)
Transplant age: 45–55 days
Transplanting: Yes
Where it grows: Open ground
Row spacing: 40 cm
Perennial: leafy the first year, it flowers from the second.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
| Seed type | Standard |
| Colour | Galben |
| Placement | Exterior |
