Hypericum calycinum 'Fiesta' PP 26,400 ~ Fiesta St. John's Wort

Fiesta St. John's Wort is a woody creeping semi-evergreen shrublet that is frequently planted as a groundcover.  The gently arching stems have distinctly variegated oblong foliage that emerges with a pink flush and mature to medium green with broad creamy yellow margins.  Large yellow flowers with bushy stamen cover the plant in summer.  Best bloom in full sun and well-drained soils.  Heat and drought tolerant once established. Type:  Shrub, Groundcover Height:  1' - 1.5' Spread:  1.5' - 2.5’ Spacing:  2’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Yellow Season of Interest:   Summer, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance. Well-drained soils essential.  Root rot can be a significant problem in hot and humid climates.  LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Kitchen Gardens, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Beebalm, Switch Grass, Black-eyed Susan