St. John's Wort Seeds

Survival Garden Seeds offers heirloom, non-GMO St. John's Wort seeds. Carefully selected for optimal germination, these seeds come with detailed instructions for planting and care. Its easy maintenance makes this plant successfully cultivated by anyone.

Growing St. John's Wort Seeds in Your Garden

• Medicinal, beneficial herb
• Perennial, easy-to-grow plant
• Heirloom, non-GMO seeds
• Bright flowers attract pollinators

INTRODUCING ST. JOHN'S WORT SEEDS

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a perennial herb with origins in Europe. It is also known as Klamath weed or goatweed. Today this herb is grown worldwide and flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 10. Typically, this plant will reach 1 to 3 feet in height. It has bright yellow, star-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring to early fall, offering a striking ornamental addition to gardens.

PLANTING ST. JOHN'S WORT SEEDS

Start St. John's Wort seeds indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. They can be directly sown outdoors in fall for spring growth. Cold stratification is recommended for 4 to 6 weeks before planting. When planting, barely cover seeds with soil as light is necessary for successful germination. Transplant the seedlings outdoors 18 to 24 inches apart when seedlings are large enough to handle.

MAINTAINING ST. JOHN'S WORT PLANTS

When established, St John's Wort plant will be easy to maintain and can even be an aggressive spread, so planting in containers is advised to prevent invasiveness. Water the plants regularly. The soil needs to be moist consistently. This herb benefits from occasional pruning. It will promote bushier growth and, subsequently, more flowering. Harvest the aerial parts of the plant during bloom. It will provide the best medicinal properties and can be dried for herbal teas.

Cultivating St. John's Wort herb will provide high yields. It’s easily adaptable to indoor gardening as well as container growing. Traditionally, this plant has a variety of purposes. It is often used to make St John's wort tea. It will also be an attractive pollinator plant, drawing bees in with vibrant blooms.