Fraser's Marsh St. Johnswort
Hypericum fraseri
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Hypericaceae
- Genus:
- Hypericum
- Species:
- Hypericum fraseri
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- Pink
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Agonopterix hyperella, Agonopterix lythrella, Ancylis maritima, gray half-spot (Nedra ramosula)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained, sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers habitats like bogs and wet meadows