Hypericum erectum

At a glance

Lifecycle: Perennial (hardy)
Exposure: Full sun
Frost limit: −23.3 °C

Cultivation

Easily grown in any reasonably good well-drained but moisture retentive soil. One report says that the plant is vigorous but not quite hardy in Britain.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. Germination usually takes place within 1 - 3 months at 10°c. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Edible uses

Leaves and stems. No more details.

Medicinal uses

The leaves and flowering tops are galactogogue. The stems are rich in tannin and are used in the treatment of arthritis, lumbago, neuralgia and rheumatism.

Hypericum erectum

At a glance

Cultivation

Propagation

Edible uses

Medicinal uses

Habitat

Native range

Same genus