Hypericum perforatum (St. John's Wort
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▶Quick grow facts
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What it is
St. John's Wort is a herbaceous, perennial, deciduous or evergreen shrub growing to 3 feet high by 2 feet wide.
NC State ExtensionWhy grow/eat it
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How to use it
The herb and the fruit are sometimes used as a tea substitute. The flowers can be used in making mead.
PFAFHarvest in Houston
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Container tips
Likes full sun to partial shade. Wants well-drained soil, kept moist.
NC State ExtensionCautions
NC State lists it as a problem for cats, dogs and horses and poisonous to humans (medium severity).
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