Horticulture 221
Identification Characteristics - Shrub List #3
J. E. Klett

HYPERILACEAE

Hypericum ‘Hidcote’ - Hidcote Hypericum

Leaves - Opposite, single, entire, ovate to ovate oblong or lanceolate oblong, to 2 1/2” long, pale beneath,
             light green (blue-green) above.

Stems - 4 angled with 2-4 lines present

Flowers - Large, waxy golden-yellow flowers that bloom all summer.

Growth Habit - More of a bushy ground cover; semi-evergreen.

Fruit - Dehiscent valued capsule.

     
                         HABIT                                                                                             HEDGE
   
                 LEAF                                                                                        FLOWER
Hypericum kalmianum - Kalm St. Johnswort
   
                       LEAF AND FLOWER                                                                                                   FRUIT