What is this plant?
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Ivylore
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I planted this perennial a few years ago and it's doing fine. It has interesting yellow flowers. I just don't remember the name. Can you help me? Thanks!
about 1 and 1/2 ft. tall w interesting yellow flowers
22 answers
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I've been doing some research and I think it may be St. John's wort?
Ivylore
on Jul 13, 2013
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I don't think it is St. John's Wort. I have many SJW shrubs and they look nothing like this. My St. Johns Wort's are shrubs, get very tall if not cut back (more than 5 ft.) and bloom in August in Michigan.
White Oak Studio Designs
on Jul 13, 2013
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The bloom reminded me of a globeflower (trollius) but the leaves don't look the same as the one I have but its still very small. Something about this is familiar but can't quite come up with anything else.
TJ
on Jul 13, 2013
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I think it could be St. Johns Wort Sunburst http://plants.chaletnursery.com/12120004/Plant/7142/Sunburst_St.John's_Wort http://theriaultsbb.com/Hypericumsunburst.html
Mariposa
on Jul 13, 2013
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Hmmm... not sure now. It isn't very tall or wide and I've had it about 3 years. Thanks for your help.
Ivylore
on Jul 13, 2013
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This link has info on Sunburst but down at the bottom it has info on plants that look similar. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/plant-finder/plant-details/kc/a654/hypericum-frondosum-sunburst.aspx
Mariposa
on Jul 13, 2013
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I think it's an edible flower plant my neighbor has an orange trumpet looking one, the leaves are identical. After they are cut they only last a few hours. The flowers are used as a garnish on a food dish. My first was in CA, the laws there are anything served on a dish must be edible! The most popular are those that looks like pansies. Check out this book: Cooking with Edible Flowers: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-223 By Miriam Jacobs
Sandra
on Jul 14, 2013
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Hi Mariposa, I took a look at the link and the one on the bottom does look like my plant (minus the purple leaves)! It will be interesting to see if the leaves begin to turn purple. I'll be watching! And Thanks, Sandra for your comment- I do have a nasturtium vine which is blossoming with red, yellow and orange flowers and it is definitely edible, although I haven't sampled it yet :)
Ivylore
on Jul 14, 2013
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leaves look like 4 O'clocks?????
Kay Love-Wood
on Jul 15, 2013
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I am pretty sure it is a hybrid version of St. Johns Wort - it is a very popular ground cover in Seattle. -in my part of Washington State it grows wild. Link to see leaves> http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/fp.php?pid=774135 and to see flowers> http://lindasflipside.blogspot.com/2010/06/wordless-wednesday-st-johns-wort.html...and yes it is edible.
Nancy Christopher-Morrison
on Jul 15, 2013
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The photo looks identical to the St Johns Wort in my garden!
Merri Jo
on Jul 15, 2013
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It's Hypericum. A species of St. John's Wort. Many berries are poisonous, so unless you know exactly what you have, I would not advise eating them. As a florist, we use this often in flower arrangements. The berry will change color, they are white or yellow at the beginning then change to green, red, brown or in one variety-black.
Jodi Schuller
on Jul 15, 2013
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There is more than one variety of Hypericum (St John's Wort). There is Hypericum perforatum, which is the taller, shrubby plant that grows wild, is used medicinally & is also classified as a noxious weed in some areas & yours, which is Hypericum calycinum, a ground cover with larger yellow flowers. My Mother-in-law had them in front of her house for years & I still see them in yards occasionally.
Judy
on Jul 15, 2013
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St. John's Wort!
Mikell Paulson
on Jul 15, 2013
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In the floral industry, it's called hyperiçum berry and is used in fresh flower arrangements.
Anja
on Jul 16, 2013
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It 's HYPERICUM (sp?),,,common name ST.JOHNS WORT... looks like the shrub variety,,, the GROUND COVER variety IS INVASIVE... inf the fall the berries turn red-bronze and are used in flowers bouquets because of the striking color..
Wanda sinnema
on Jul 16, 2013
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Thanks everyone, I'm pretty convinced it's st. john's wort, the shrub variety.
Ivylore
on Jul 16, 2013
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I'm not sure what it's called, I have some planted on the north side of my house. It spreads and new starts will transplant to other locations well.
Glh
on Jul 16, 2013
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yep, St. John's Wort shrub.
Peg
on Jul 17, 2013
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It's invasive and it will pop up and cover everything.
Linda Hinchey
on Jul 17, 2013
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Hypericum common name ST. JOHNS WORT. Several types, grown cover plus upright with different leave sizes. All have wonderful yellow blooms.
Darwin
on Apr 21, 2014
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BE CAREFUL,,,,,,SOME VARIETIES listed as ground covers, it can spread by underground runners........ as bad as IVY...others are perfect for some areas, you don't want to worry about and have it covered and with flowers.... there are varieties that produce pink and orange seed pods in the fall....
Wanda sinnema
on Apr 22, 2014
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