Hypericum Golden Rule®

St. John's Wort, Aaron's Beard

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Bright color for the shade, this top-notch sub-shrub is an excellent groundcover for tough landscape challenges. Competes well with shallow tree roots and is a great bank stabilizer. Colorful foliage with orange new growth matures to cheery yellow. Yellow 2" flowers in summer. H. Golden Rule® prefers to be planted in a shaded location out of the hot afternoon sun. Its dense spreading habit tends to be left alone by deer.

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Bright color for the shade, this top-notch sub-shrub is an excellent groundcover for tough landscape challenges. Competes well with shallow tree roots and is a great bank stabilizer. Colorful foliage with orange new growth matures to cheery yellow. Yellow 2" flowers in summer. H. Golden Rule® prefers to be planted in a shaded location out of the hot afternoon sun. Its dense spreading habit tends to be left alone by deer.

Code HYGR

Patent PP25,941

Plant Type Perennials, Groundcovers

Species calycinum

Height Short 12-18"

Spacing Plant 1-2' apart

Bloom Time Early Summer to Late Summer

Sun / Shade Mostly Sunny to Mostly Shady

Zones 6-8

Soil Type Normal

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Product

Proven Winners

These varieties have been proven in trials around the world to be vigorous and easy to grow. Best of all, Proven Winners are known to be absolutely covered with vibrant, long-blooming flowers.

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Deer Resistant

Planting Sites

  • For a Slope or Bank
  • Groundcovers
  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant
  • Shade Tolerant

Hypericum General Information

Hypericums spread fairly fast by underground stems. Good for bank stabilization. Excels even in poor soil forming a thick lush carpet. Evergreen in warmer climates. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Hypericum Plant Care

Not as aggressive as green-leafed varieties, but will benefit from a trimming 1-2 times per year. Mow or shear plants in late winter or early spring to help new growth. Benefits from partial shade and moister conditions in southern gardens. Will benefit from division every 2-3 years in spring or fall.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% unconditional guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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