Egyptian St John’s wort (Hypericum aegypticum)

Egyptian St John’s wort (Hypericum aegypticum) is a shrub that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

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

This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: Egyptian St John’s wort
Scientific name: Hypericum aegypticum
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance

Seasonal colors

How to plant Egyptian St John’s wort (Hypericum aegypticum) – Franz Xaver, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Egyptian St John’s wort (Hypericum aegypticum) – Averater, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons