St Johns Wort (Hypericum perforatum) seeds

St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) seeds

Known since antiquity as a medicinal plant. Well-tried, mood-lifting remedy against depressive moods and trepidation.
Contents: Approx. 1400 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

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SKU: HYP01

GTIN: 4250601202488

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St John's Wort is known to have a positive stimulating effect. It is widely used as a herbal treatment for light depressions and nervous unrest. The plant has, indeed, already been known in antiquity.

From the buds and blossoms, the so-called "Rotöl" can be gained. An oil that can be applied internally as well as externally and has proven itself with rheumatism, gout, tensions, lumbago, and injuries.

St John's Wort is a perennial, herbaceous plant that prefers sunny to half-shady and rather meagre, dry locations. The plan forms an approx. 50cm deep root and tends to have creeping rhizomes.

Plant description

Species:	Hypericaceae
Root system:	Runners Deep roots
Plant type:	Herbaceous plant Wildflower
Flower colour:	Yellow
Use:	Incense plant Good insect food plant Cut flower Ornamental plant Medicinal plant
Characteristics:	Phototoxic Needs light to germinate Food for bees
Climate:	Temperate
Winter hardiness zones:	6 (-23 bis -18 °C)7 (-18 bis -12 °C)
Lifecycle:	Hardy
Flowering months:	June July August
Eventual height:	30-150 cm

Growing advice

Sunlight:	Shade Full sun
Soil type:	Low in chalk Undemanding Fresh Free-draining Dry
Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	30 cm
Water requirement:	Low
Germination time:	2-3 weeks 1-4 weeks
Germination temperature:	18-24° C
When to sow outdoors:	May June September October

Perennial plant. Loves lots of sun. Sowing: Preculture in March/ April. Germinates at approx. 20°C. Light germinator: Only press the seeds onto to soil slightly. Direct sowing outdoors from mid-May or the end of September/ October. Germinates rather irregularly. Planting distance: 40cm.

Other names

Botanical name:	Hypericum perforatum

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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