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BLUES FESTIVAL®
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St. John's Wort
Hypericum kalmianum
'SMHKBF'
PP#25,795; CBR#5306
![Three specimens of Blues Festival hypericum in a landscape showing their dense yellow flower coverage blue foliage and neatly rounded habit](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Hypericum%20Blues%20Festival%201.jpg)
![Closeup of the yellow puffball flowers of Blues Festival hypericum contrasting with the narrow blue leaves](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Hypericum%20Blues%20Festival%202.jpg)
![A specimen of Blues Festival hypericum showing its habit and yellow blooms](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Hypericum%20Blues%20Festival%203.jpg)
![Five specimens of Blues Festival hypericum in the landscape showing their handsome blue foliage](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Hypericum%20Blues%20Festival%204.jpg)
![Closeup of a portion of Blues Festival hypericum showing its flower coverage and contrast with the blue foliage](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Hypericum%20Blues%20Festival%205.jpg)
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- Long blooming
- Colorful foliage
- Deer resistant
- Description
Looking for a better blue? Here it is! The attractive blue leaves of Blues Festival hypericum contrast with the bright yellow flowers in July and August. The combination of long-blooming yellow flowers and cool blue-green foliage is very appealing. Tightly branched, compact growth makes this a good native plant for landscaping.
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- USDA Zone
- 4 - 7 (-30°F/-34°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Height
- 2 - 3'
- Width
- 2 - 3'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Foliage Color
- Blue
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
Soil
Adaptable to any well-drained soil.Pruning
Prune to shape in spring if desired or required.Uses
Specimen; hedge; edging; foundation plantings; mixed borders.Growing Tips
Plant in full sun for best form, flower set, and foliage color.Features: Native, Deer resistant, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Drought tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Hypericum, Common name: St. John's Wort, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Yellow flowers, Blue foliage
Features: Native, Deer resistant, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Drought tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Hypericum, Common name: St. John's Wort, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Yellow flowers, Blue foliage