Hypericum kalmianum 'Gemo' - Gemo St. John's Wort

Gemo St. John's Wort is a low-mounding native evergreen shrublet with a tightly branched habit perfect for a groundcover.  The dense, attractive rich green willowy foliage is contrasted with large bright yellow flower clusters with bushy stamen cover the plant through summer.  Best bloom in full sun and well-drained soils.  Heat and drought tolerant once established.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance. Well-drained soils essential.  Root rot can be a significant problem in hot and humid climates. 

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Kitchen Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Beebalm, Switch Grass, Black-eyed Susan

IMAGE: Prides Corner, Hypericum kalmianum Gemo

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