St. Johns Wort Seeds Hypericum perforatum
- Perennial; Grows up to 32 Inches
- Popular uses include: Medicinal / Ornamental
- Prefers full sun exposure
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
|---|---|
| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Mid September |
| Zone 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
Grow Heirloom Herbs - Plant St. John's Wort Seeds
St. John's Wort is a multifaceted medicinal herb that is championed by its practitioners as an almost universal cure-all. Plant St. John's Wort seeds in a sunny spot in sandy soil. Noted as a remedy for many ailments, including: insomnia, depression, bladder problems, and pulmonary complaints.
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Fast Facts
Name: St. Johns Wort Seeds Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum Life Cycle: Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Features: Open Pollinated, Medicinal, Attracts Pollinators Days to Maturity: 60-90 Days Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: Yes Seeds per Packet: 350 mg Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
Plant in early spring after danger of frost has passed. Best to first plant indoors in a warm, sunny environment and transplant in late spring. Transplant when seedlings are around two inches tall.
Seeds can take up to 3 months to germinate and once established can re-seed quickly. St. John's Wort is perennial and therefore will bloom in the second year after initial planting.
Harvest in late July and August when flowers are in full bloom. Both the leaves and flowers can be harvested. Cut off the upper 1/3 portion of the plant in July for harvest. Dry flowers and leaves in bundles upside down in a cool, dry place indoors. Store in an airtight glass container for up to one year.
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 30 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 150 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 600 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 12,500 Sq. Ft
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st. John's wort
It's more exciting to start from seed...you care for them more. Easy to start as well.
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