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BLUES FESTIVAL®

St. John's Wort

Hypericum kalmianum

'SMHKBF'

PP#25,795; CBR#5306

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Three specimens of Blues Festival hypericum in a landscape showing their dense yellow flower coverage blue foliage and neatly rounded habit Closeup of the yellow puffball flowers of Blues Festival hypericum contrasting with the narrow blue leaves A specimen of Blues Festival hypericum showing its habit and yellow blooms Five specimens of Blues Festival hypericum in the landscape showing their handsome blue foliage Closeup of a portion of Blues Festival hypericum showing its flower coverage and contrast with the blue foliage YouTube video describing the plant shown on this page
  • 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.

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

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.

  • Tag: Blues Festival® Hypericum Tag
  • Grower Sheet: Blues Festival® Hypericum Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Blues Festival® Hypericum Spec Sheet
  • Benchcard: Blues Festival® Hypericum Benchcard

    • Features: Native, Deer resistant, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Drought tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hypericum, Common name: St. John's Wort, 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, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Yellow flowers, Blue foliage