A couple of questions

Is St John’s Wort easy to grow from seed?

St. John's Wort seeds are easy to grow. Plant the herb seeds indoors 6 — 8 weeks before the last frost, or outside after danger of frost has passed. Press the Hypericum seeds into the soil, but do not cover it as the seed will germinate better with light.

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.

How long does St John’s wort take to germinate?

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.

How long does it take St Johns Wort to grow?

John's wort to take at least 90 days to reach maturity. St. John's wort grows relatively quickly, growing like a weed in its natural habitat. However, for the flowers (which is what most people grow them for) you may need to wait 90 days, sometimes up to 120 days before being able to harvest them.

How fast does St Johns Wort spread?

St. John's Wort spreads easily, and a single plant can produce up to 100,000 seeds per year.

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.

Is St John’s wort plant invasive?

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

Does St John’s wort like sun or shade?

St. John's Wort Plant Profile

Botanical NameHypericum perforatum
Sun ExposureFull sun to partial shade
Soil TypeRich, well-drained, with average moisture content
Soil pHAcidic, neutral, or alkaline
Bloom TimeJune through September

•Aug 11, 2021