St. John's wort
Hypericum perforatum
- Layer 4 · Herbaceous
- Dynamic accumulator
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Perennial herb native to Eurasia, very common in meadows and along paths. Known for its yellow flowers, which release a reddish oil when crushed. It is an excellent attractor of pollinators and a dynamic nutrient accumulator.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
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Needs
- Water: Low
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Herbaceous perennial up to 0.8 m
- Mature diameter: 0.4 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean, Mountain / cold
Calendar
- January
- February
- March — Planting
- April — Planting
- May
- June — Harvest
- July — Harvest
- August
- September
- October — Planting
- November — Planting
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: Traditionally used in infusions and oils to relieve anxiety and treat burns.
Where to buy
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
See which trees the st. John's wort grows well with
We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.
No account needed.
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