Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst'
Sunburst Hypericum
Description
Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst' is a deciduous shrub or an evergreen in extemely mild climates. It forms a tight mound to 3' tall and wide. Blue green leaves set off clusters of 1.5" bright yellow flowers that bloom from midsummer to early fall.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer, Fall, Constant
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.