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St. Johns Wort
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St. Johns Wort

Hypericum perforatum
In the United States: Invasive · also called Klamath weed, goatweed, st. john's wort, st. johnswort
Listed as invasive. Check local regulations — several jurisdictions restrict planting.

Bees visit primarily for abundant pollen from the numerous stamens; the species produces little to no nectar. Bloom occurs through midsummer with a typical duration of about one month. Plants are drought-tolerant once established and thrive in well-drained soils.

Nectarlow
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) May–August
Duration~30 days
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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