Hypericum perforatum | St. Johnswort, Y Fendigedig. Originated in … Europe;Bosnia and Herzegovina | Various
Hypericum perforatum belongs to the plant family CLUSIACE and Genus Hypericum This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Hypericum perforatum does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Hypericum perforatum so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Hypericum perforatum St. Johnswort,y fendigedig is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The aerial parts of Hypericum perforatum have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Yellow and yellow are common colors produced with St. John's wort. Hypericum perforatum is known as y fendigedig in Welsh. St.-John's-wort was used in Bosnia and Herzegovina for dyeing.
The Aerial parts of Hypericum perforatum can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … yellow,green
Hypericum perforatum has herbal applications as an antidepressant, as an antispasmodic, as a cholagogue and as an astringent. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. It is illegal in some countries to possess or use this plant without proper certification. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the flowers. It may cause sensitivity to sunlight.
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"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.
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