Blue Velvet St. Johns Wort

Colorful flowers

Botanical Name- Hypericum kalmianum Blue Velvet

Pronunciation- hy-PEHR-ih-kum kal-MEE-an-um

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 4 ft

Mature Height- 4 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Tolerant of most soils, especially dry ones

Current Size- #3

Bloom Color- Yellow

Bloom Time- Summer

Companion Plants- Coreopsis 'Zagreb' (blue foliage vs bright gold daisies, pollinator-friendly)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, beneficial beetles

Plant Habit- Shrub

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C12

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in early spring to encourage new growth; water moderately and fertilize in spring.

Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to early spring to shape and encourage blooms.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be well-drained to avoid root rot issues.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone

Possible Issues- Leaf spot, root rot