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Flower Facts | Hypericum |
Hypericum
Name: Pronounced hy-PERRI-cum,
common name St John's Wort. Origin: Native to the Himalayas and China, the plant has been cultivated in the UK since 1594 originally for its medicinal properties but now also grown commercially for its ornamental berries. Colour: Berries in shades of red, orange and brown as well as golden flowers like giant buttercups. Variety: Hypericum has increased hugely in popularity over the past five years. Then there was only one general variety of hypericum widely sold. Now there are at least six or seven named varieties available, all with different characteristics. Availability: all year round. Care Tips: Remove the leaves as these fade quickly and are not as ornamental as the berries. Trivia: Medicinal: Hypericum has also become better known for its medicinal properties. Under its common name, St John's Wort, hypericum is sold as a herbal antidepressant.
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