Chinese St John’s wort (Hypericum monogynum)

Chinese St John’s wort (Hypericum monogynum) is a shrub that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant is commonly known as Chinese St John’s wort.

This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: Chinese St John’s wort
Scientific name: Hypericum monogynum
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Mediterranean Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Wall-side Borders

Seasonal colors

How to plant Chinese St John’s wort (Hypericum monogynum) – Chihiro H, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Chinese St John’s wort (Hypericum monogynum) – Kingfiser, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons