Very like Yarrow, this wetland wild flower of the cool north is a real forgotten beauty. Although in all ways it is finer in all ways than Yarrow. But on flooded peaty wetlands it will spread fast and far but it could never be called a weed.
We supply Sneezewort as Planteens and Plants and not seed.
Life Cycle (Form): Perennial
Flower Height: 20 to 40 cm
Foliage Height: 5 - 10 cm
Flower Colour: White,
Flowering period: June, July, August,
Time to Flower: 24 months
Soil Type: Will grow in most wet soils.
pH Type: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moisture: Moist, Wet
Aspect: Full sun.
Wildlife Value: High, Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Bees and Insects.| Species Common Name: St. Johnswort |
| Species Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum |
One of the many medicinal plants in the Irish Pharmacopoeia. |
| Management: Grows on open grassland, Eskers, the Burren and Quarries. Keep this important species from being swamped out by grasses, Gap create where you establish it. |
| Tolerance of cutting: Low, |
| Cutting time: None, Spring, Autumn. |
| Edible / Medicinal: Medicinal, Do not consume unless advised. |
The more uncommon Round Stemmed Hypericum |
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Life Cycle (Form): Perennial Flower Height: 20 to 60 cm Foliage Height: 5 - 30 cm Flower Colour: Yellow, Flowering period: July, August, Time to Flower: 12, months Soil Type: Will grow in dry, sandy Loam or Dry Clay. pH Type: Neutral, Alkaline. Moisture: Dry, Aspect: Full sun, Wildlife Value: Medium, Attracts Hoverflies and Insects. |
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Life Cycle (Form): Perennial
Flower Height: 20 to 60 cm
Foliage Height: 5 - 30 cm
Flower Colour: Yellow,
Flowering period: July, August,
Time to Flower: 12, months
Soil Type: Will grow in most soils,
pH Type: Neutral, Alkaline.
Moisture: Dry, Moist,
Aspect: Full sun,
Wildlife Value: Low,