Forrest St John’s wort (Hypericum forrestii)

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

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

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

Plant profile

Common name: Forrest St John’s wort
Scientific name: Hypericum forrestii
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Semi-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
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Forrest St John’s wort (Hypericum forrestii) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Forrest St John’s wort (Hypericum forrestii) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons