A couple of questions

How do I grow St John’s wort?

Sow the seeds on the surface of the soil in autumn or early spring, then place the plant in a partially sunny window or sunny garden spot, and keep the soil moist. The best part is that once you get your St. John's wort plants started, these weed-like perennials will always be around.01 May 2019

Is St Johns Wort hard to grow?

If you live in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 or 6 to 10 and have a partially shaded site, you can probably grow St. … St. John's wort adapts to both moist and dry soil, and even tolerates occasional flooding. It also withstands drought but grows best with irrigation during prolonged dry spells.

Does St John’s wort come back every year?

John's wort is an undemanding shrub that grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9. … These are delightful plants to have in your garden, bright and colorful and easy-care. However, an annual pruning is necessary to keep the St. John's wort nicely shaped and full of summer flowers.

How long does it take St John’s wort to mature?

It may take 3 to 6 weeks to feel any effects from St. John's wort. DO NOT stop taking St. John's wort all at once because that may cause unpleasant side effects.

Can I grow my own St John’s wort?

While you can start growing St. John's wort from seeds indoors, they require nearly three months to germinate. These plants won't grow very quickly over the first year, but seeds may continue to sprout indefinitely. Grow the plant outdoors in an herb garden or in a container.

Can you grow St John’s wort at home?

St John's Wort can be planted indoors to get a head start on your season 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost. You can transplant outdoors or plant directly by seed after the last spring frost and up until 8 weeks before the first fall frost.

Is St John’s wort a bush?

Shrubby St. John's-wort is a very small, mound-shaped, deciduous shrub, to 3 ft. tall, with dense, upright branching and exfoliating, red to purple bark. … This shrub adapts to a variety of moisture regimes and is even flood tolerant.

Is St John’s wort plant invasive?

As an invasive, common St. John's wort can replace native plants in natural ecosystems.