St. John.... and his fabulous “Wort”s...

[HorseloverFat]

Hypericum Perfotatum

I have admired these plants for many years. BOTH for their supplemental benefits.. as well as unique plant structure and flowers.

Today I found two “weeded” clumps in a pile lining a farmers garden.. they appeared to have large root-bodies and were freshly “yanked”... so I “yoinked” them.

I am documenting them, and any other Hypericum project I may have going, here.

 

[leatherback]

you want some more? I pull them out by the dozen

 

[Shibui]

Also a major environmental and agricultural weed down here. I have spent many hours trying to control invasions so I would be happy to see these ones die too.

 

[HorseloverFat]

I would be happy to see these ones die too.

I’ll do my best for you!

 

[HorseloverFat]

Also a major environmental and agricultural weed down here.

There are trees/plants that are really aggressive that put a “bad taste” in your mouth if you’ve ever done “battle” with. So i understand.

 

[thams]

If you collect the buds before they go to seed (which you should anyway to harvest the hypericum for medicinal uses), then you should be able to control the spread pretty easily. They're also really easy to start from seed - I got some from Strictly Medicinal (not affiliated in any way) for just a couple of bucks. There are also more ornamental varieties that I don't think spread as aggressively. I agree with you though - I really admire St. John's Wort. Wild violets on the other hand....