Golden Yellow Flowers
Produces attractive clusters of bright yellow, five-petalled flowers that add cheerful summer color to garden landscapes.
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Hairy St. John's Wort, botanically known as Hypericum hirsutum, is an attractive flowering perennial recognized for its softly hairy stems, distinctive green foliage, and clusters of bright golden-yellow flowers. This wildflower typically blooms during summer and can bring natural beauty to cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, woodland edges, and wildflower meadows. It is a wonderful choice for gardeners interested in growing traditional European wildflowers and adding seasonal floral interest to outdoor spaces.
Produces attractive clusters of bright yellow, five-petalled flowers that add cheerful summer color to garden landscapes.
Features characteristic soft hairs on its stems and leaves, giving this wildflower its recognizable appearance.
Develops upright flowering stems and returns seasonally under suitable growing conditions.
Its summer flowers provide a source of nectar and pollen for visiting bees and other flower-visiting insects.
| Scientific Name | Hypericum hirsutum |
| Common Name | Hairy St. John's Wort; Hairy St John's-wort |
| Plant Family | Hypericaceae |
| Seed Type | Perennial Wildflower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming flowering habit |
| Flower Color | Golden Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Summer, typically July to August |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Confirm suitability according to local climate and seed provenance |
| Planting Season | Autumn is a suitable sowing period; spring sowing may also be possible |
| Seed Starting | Surface sow or lightly cover with a thin layer of growing medium; follow supplier instructions |
| Germination Time | Variable; depends on seed freshness, moisture, temperature, and pretreatment |
| Germination Temperature | No confirmed universal temperature; follow seed supplier recommendations |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Moisture-retentive but well-drained soil; adaptable to several soil types |
| Watering | Maintain moderate moisture, particularly during seedling establishment |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 30–100 cm, depending on growing conditions |
| Mature Plant Spread | Approximately 10–50 cm, depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Allow approximately 30–40 cm between established plants, adjusting for the intended planting design |
Add a touch of wildflower charm to your outdoor space with Hairy St. John's Wort. Its golden-yellow summer flowers, distinctive hairy foliage, and upright perennial growth make it an interesting addition to cottage gardens, woodland edges, and wildlife-friendly landscapes. With suitable soil, appropriate sunlight, and consistent care, this beautiful European wildflower can become a delightful part of your garden planting collection.
Explore helpful information about Hairy St. John's Wort seeds, flowering characteristics, and growing requirements.
Hairy St. John's Wort (Hypericum hirsutum) is distinguished by its noticeably hairy stems and leaves. Common St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) generally has smoother stems and leaves with distinctive translucent glandular dots. Both produce yellow flowers, but their foliage and identifying botanical characteristics are different.
Hairy St. John's Wort typically flowers during summer, particularly from July to August in suitable temperate climates. Its clusters of golden-yellow flowers bring seasonal color to garden borders, woodland edges, and wildflower planting areas. Flowering time can vary according to climate and growing conditions.
These small seeds are generally best sown on the surface of a prepared, fine growing medium or lightly covered. Autumn sowing is recommended by some specialist wildflower seed suppliers because natural seasonal conditions can help overcome seed germination inhibitors. Keep the growing medium moist and avoid burying seeds deeply. Germination can vary depending on seed quality and environmental conditions.