| Hypericum calycinum ‘Brigadoon’
 
                             
                                | Golden St. John’s-wort | USDA Zone: 5-9 |  Plant number: 7.355.060
 Also called Rose-of-Sharon. A unique yellow-leaved form of this popular groundcover. Golden-yellow flowers appear from late spring to fall. Bushy plants form a dense weed-proof patch. To encourage a bushy habit, pinch the growth tips in the spring for the first two to three seasons. Especially useful for stabilizing slopes. Excellent among shrubs and trees. Evergreen in mild winter areas. Drought tolerant once established. Best colouring will be with some direct sun each day. Space at 5 to 10 plants per square yard. Further details forHypericum calycinum ‘Brigadoon’
   
      
           
           
           Optimal Growing Conditions
           
           
               Sun Exposure                   Full Sun or   Partial Shade or   Full Shade
                 Soil Type   Normal or   Sandy  or   Clay
                 Soil pH   Neutral or   Alkaline  or   Acid
                 Soil Moisture   Average or   Dry or   Moist
                 Care Level   Easy                                                      
           
           
           Appearance and Characteristics
           
           
             Flower Colour                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Yellow
             Blooming Time   Early Summer                    Mid Summer                    Late Summer                                                      Late Spring                    Early Fall                    Mid Fall                                                                    
             Foliage Color   Chartreuse                                                                                                                                                                             Yellow                                                   
             Plant Uses & Characteristics   Accent: Good Texture/Form                                                                       Border                                     Containers                                                      Deer Resistant                                     Drought Tolerant                                     Rabbit Resistant                    Evergreen                                     Ground Cover                    Massed                                                                                                         Woodland
             Flower Head Size   Medium                                  
             Height    30-40 cm                     12-16 inches
             Spread    30-60 cm                     12-23 inches
             Foot Traffic    None
                Growth Rate    Medium            Disclaimer:  This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup. 
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