Hypericum perforatum

'Perforate St John's-wort'

[Ex. Co. Durham, England]

Hypericaceae: perennial growing to 0.9 m (3ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in), The flowers are golden yellow with black dots along the edge of the petals, blooming from May to August. Found on a range of habitats including meadows, open woodland, hedge banks and roadside verges, native to Europe, including Britain, south and east to N. Africa, the Azores, Madeira and W. Asia.

USES:

The herb and the fruits have been used as a tea substitute, the flowers have also been used in making mead. The plant has a long history as a remedy for nervous problems, also an analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, astringent, cholagogue, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, nervine, resolvent, sedative, stimulant, vermifuge and vulnerary.

GROWING INFORMATION:

Surface sow spring in a greenhouse or cold-frame. The seeds usually germinate in 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. Easy!

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APPROX. 1000+ SEEDS