National Park Service, Mid-Atlantic Exotic Plant Management Team Invasive Plant List; Native Plant Society of Oregon, 2008 ... Subject: Hypericum calycinum L. Other System Links. Hypericum translates as "above a picture", referring to the fact that in ancient cultures, cuttings from members of the genus were hung above pictures to ward off evil spirits. Invasive Listing Sources. Rose of Sharon. Unlike other varieties, its foliage will not revert to dark green. Hypericum /ˌhaɪˈpiːrɪkəm/ is a genus of flowering plants in the family Hypericaceae (formerly considered a subfamily of Clusiaceae). Hypericum calycinum (Aaron's Beard or St. Johnswort) A stoloniferous subshrub or shrublet, typically growing 0.5—1 m therefore could be planted as a ground cover. Rose of Sharon An attractive evergreen ground cover which is dense, but not invasive. View all images from Invasive.org. In the genus Hypericum are the shrubby St. John’s-Worts.They grow in the open edges and sandy shores of ponds and lakes, in wet flatwoods. Plant 15-18ins (38-45cm) apart. Many Hypericum species are regarded as invasive species and noxious weeds. This garden escape is a potential weed of grasslands, forest margins and disturbed sites in cooler temperate regions. Features large, rose-like, 5-petaled, yellow flowers (2-3" diameter) having numerous, bushy stamens with reddish anthers. Cut down to near ground in April to obtain thickest cover. Hypericum calycinum 'Brigadoon' Aaron's beard, St. John's wort . Tolerant of dense shade. Hardy in the US in Zones 5 to 10: UK H6. In the Northwest it may suffer from Hypericum rust. Website developed by The University of Georgia - Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health and the National Park Servicein cooperation with the Invasive Plant Atlas of New England, Invasive Plant Control, Inc., USDA Forest Service,USDA NRCS PLANTS Database, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, National Association of Exotic Pest Plant Councils,Plant Conservation Alliance, and Biota of North America Program. Hypericum calycinum belongs to the Flowering Plants group. Hypericum calycinum Rose of Sharon Very beautiful with its large golden flowers, 3ins or more across, produced all summer; very vigorous growing almost anywhere, even under the shade of large trees; very hardy; what more could one ask of this dwarf, large-leaved shrub, ideal for ground cover? ... Subject: Hypericum calycinum … All Uses (GRIN): Ornamental. Borne on reddish, twiggy stems, they are produced in great quantities and blanket the plant. They are vigorous growers which in some cases, can be invasive, but they are an excellent plant for erosion control, as a ground cover, in rock gardens or for border plantings. Many ground cover shrubs like the snowberry or Hypericum calycinum spread via underground stems (rhizomes), sending up new plants and gradually taking over the border. CABI Data Mining, 2011. A widely used and attractive evergreen groundcover which is dense, but not invasive. Common Name Reference: USDA, NRCS. ID 41767 Symbol Key HYCA10 Common Name Aaron s beard Family Clusiaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Introduced to U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution CA, OR, TN, WA Growth Habit Subshrub, Shrub INVASIVE SPECIES IN GARRY OAK AND ASSOCIATED ECOSYSTEMS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Hypericum species C O M M O N S T . Distribution Record Density Literature vs Observation Future Range Future Certainty. Hypericum calycinum Groundcovers for Sun Standard. Habit: shrub Description: "Glabrous, evergreen subshrub, lacking black glands; aerial stems to 50-(80) cm tall; rhizomes stout, reddish, forming dense colonies.Shoots 4-angled, with 2 prominent raised lines.Leaves subsessile, 3-10 x 1.2-3 cm (leaves at base of aerial shoots often smaller), ± elliptic, glaucous below; base broad-cuneate to rounded; apex obtuse. The genus has a nearly worldwide distribution, missing only from tropical lowlands, deserts and polar regions. Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Hypericum Species, Aaron's Beard, Creeping St. John's Wort, Rose of Sharon (Hypericum calycinum) supplied by member gardeners in … It appears there is a native hypericum (prolificum), and an Asian- European invasive species (calycinum) that needs to be avoided at all costs. It grows well in USA zones 5 to 9; UK Hardiness H5. Summary: Aaron's beard (Hypericum calycinum) is a Terrestrial species. Landscape Ornamental Use (GRIN): Yes. Richard Webb. General Description. This plant has no children Legal Status. It blooms in the summer with showy yellow flowers and is often used as an hedging plant in shady areas. Provide your plant image to Bugwood.org. Species Overview. Provide your plant image to Bugwood.org. Some bamboos also behave in this way, becoming a constant source of regret for the gardener. Presented here is summary information about the species Hypericum calycinum from the Global Compendium of Weeds, and citations of references to this species as a weed.Definitions of terms are available in the GCW introduction .For further information--or to report corrections or concerns--contact webmaster@hear.org. Division Propagation. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. References. Several species are commonly known as St. John’s-Wort. Deep green, oval leaves and 2" gold flowers with pincushion-like, center-clustered stamens in late spring and early summer. Borne solitary or in clusters of 2-3 flowers, they appear in such quantities that they literally cover the foliage. Foliage. Common St. Johnswort is now widely distributed in the temperate areas of both Invasive.org is a joint project of University of Georgia - Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA Forest Service, USDA Identification Technology Program, and USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Hypericum calycinum is a stoloniferous subshrub or shrublet, typically growing 12" (less frequently to 18") high and 24" wide, which is frequently planted as a ground cover. Login to download data. Wetland Indicator. Distribution Record Density Literature vs Observation Future Range Future Certainty. Description Creeping St. John’s wort, often known as Aaron’s beard, is one of the most highly adaptable ground covers in the trade as it will spread vigorously to quickly cover a hillside or embankment, even in conditions of shade. The white or pink flowered marsh St. John's worts of North American and eastern Asia are n… Hypericum calycinum: Enlarge picture : Rapid carpeting evergreen or semi-evergreen sub-shrub with large golden-yellow flowers from June to September. Several species are commonly known as St. John’s-Wort. Species Overview. Hypericum translates as "above a picture", referring to the fact that in ancient cultures, cuttings from members of the genus were hung above pictures to ward off evil spirits. Distribution Map . States Counties Points List Species Info. Hypericum calycinum L. This species is Introduced in the United States. Login to download data. Foliage. Hypericum calycinum: Enlarge picture : Rapid carpeting evergreen or semi-evergreen sub-shrub with large golden-yellow flowers from June to September. © Copyright 2021 CAB International. J O H N S W O R T & A A R O N ’ S B E A R D RANGE/KNOWN DISTRIBUTION Both species are native to Eurasia and North Africa. Each rose-like flower presents 5 petals surrounding a prominent tuft of bushy stamens and reddish anthers. Last updated October 2018    /    Privacy, This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level Height 12ins (30cm). Any well drained soil. All Uses (GRIN): Ornamental. In the Northwest it may suffer from Hypericum rust. Detailed coverage of invasive species threatening livelihoods and the environment worldwide. Rose-of-Sharon (Hypericum calycinum) is regarded as an environmental weed in Victoria, and as a potential environmental weed in other parts of south-eastern Australia. Sun to shade, some drought tolerance, invasive, "tough", often seen around parking lots and commercial buildings. Please consider upgrading your browser to the latest version or installing a new browser. The University of Georgia - Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, National Association of Exotic Pest Plant Councils. Hypericum calycinum L. This species is Introduced in the United States. Award-winning Hypericum x hidcoteense 'Hidcote' (St. John's Wort) is a dense, bushy, evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub boasting an abundance of large, golden-yellow flowers, 3 in. It has tap roots and short rhizomes and its stems are freely branched. Probably first collected in 1867 in Pailhe (Saint-Lambert), without further details. This plant has no children Legal Status. Arranged along procumbent stems, the oval leaves emerge soft orange and buttery-yellow before turning to chartreuse-green. Hardy to USDA Zone 6 Native to southeastern Europe and Asia Minor. Forestry Images is a joint project of The University of Georgia - Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources and College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, US Forest Service, International Society of Arboriculture, USDA Identification Technology Program This map identifies those states that list this species on their invasive species list or law. Hypericum calycinum (Rose of Sharon). Website developed by The University of Georgia - Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health and the National Park Service in cooperation with the Invasive Plant Atlas of New England, Invasive Plant Control, Inc., USDA Forest Service, Thanks for all the comments and for the info from the Mo Botanical Garden so I don't accidentally plant the wrong one. wide (7.5 cm), from early summer to early fall. An attractive evergreen ground cover which is dense, but not invasive. Height 12ins (30cm). Shrubs/Subshrubs. Wetland Indicator. 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