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Aaron's Beard or St. John's Wort
Hypericum calycinum

Clusiaceae (Guttiferae or Hypericaceae)

Oval-oblong leaves, glaucous beneath, bright green uppers; open cupped flowers, 3" diameter with a sunburst of stamens.

Plant Form or Habit: spreading

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: groundcover

Propagation: division stem cuttings

Light Requirement: medium

Flower Color: yellow

Blooming Period: summer

Height: 12-18"

Width: indefinite

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Fast growing, controls erosion; propagation by underground stolons.

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