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Hypericum calycinum Brigadoon

Aaron's Beard (Golden St. John's Wort)

A unique, yellow-leaved plant with golden-yellow flowers which can form a dense weed barrier. To encourage growth, pinch back in the spring.

  • »  Golden-yellow flowers
  • »  Oval, smooth, gold leaves on a woody stem
  • »  Foliage may have a slightly reddish hue in cooler weather
  • »  Evergreen foliage in milder winters
  • »  Bloom Time: June to July
  • »  Flower Size: 5 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:40-50 cm
  • Spread:45-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fall Color
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Mounding
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Golden
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hypericum calycinum 'Brigadoon'

Grows best in an average to sandy, well-drained soil, in full sun, and once established tolerates most conditions. The plant can be temperamental in our zone and should be grown in a sheltered location. Spreads by underground stolons, and does not have an invasive habit in Ontario. Evergreen in warmer climates, however, in Ontario, H. calycinum will most likely have some tip dieback.