St. John's wort is grown on some large arable land in Germany. It is said to be used to make medicines and teas. St. John's wort can play a role not only in the commercial sector. You can also plant it in your garden!
Which types of St. John's wort are suitable for the garden?
St. John's wort is ideal for gardening: real St. John's wort for medicinal purposes, carpet St. John's wort for greening embankments and slopes, blood St. John's wort for flower arrangements, lemon St. John's wort for tea and evergreen St. John's wort as a green plant all year round. It is easy to care for and prefers sunny to partially shaded locations.
Which species are suitable for gardening?
Depending on your purpose, you should choose the type. St. John's wort is most suitable for medicinal purposes. Carpet St. John's wort, on the other hand, is THE choice when it comes to greening embankments and slopes.
St. John's wort is perfect for arrangements and bouquets. Lemon St. John's Wort is suitable for tea due to its citrus-like scent and aroma. You should consider evergreen St. John's wort if you need a green plant all year round, for example for waysides.
Areas of use in the garden: rockeries, pond edges and more
Depending on the species, you can use St. John's wort in a variety of ways in the garden:
- Pond edges
- Roadsides
- Beets
- Tree slices and areas under bushes
- Bucket on the terrace
- Rock Garden
- Hanging
Finding a suitable location
Each species requires a sunny to partially shaded location in the garden. Warm and rather dry locations are ideal. The soil there should be loosened well before planting. You are welcome to mix in some gravel or sand.
Admire or harvest in bloom
When St. John's wort begins to bloom (end of June to August) you can either simply enjoy it in its bright yellow color or you can harvest it. The flowers and leaves are important for the harvest. Cut off the flowers or the entire herb and hang it in bunches in a shady and airy place to dry.
Care requirements: watering, fertilizing and cutting - unnecessary
With this plant in the garden you don't have to do any extra work. It grows easily without requiring regular care. It is sufficient if you water the herb in dry times and cut it down in autumn.
Tip
The variety 'Hidcote' is a special 'tasty'. It looks extremely magnificent with its abundance of flowers and the color and size of the flowers and impresses with its long flowering period!
