Grow a historic and powerful herb with our St. John’s Wort seeds. This well-known perennial has been a cornerstone of traditional herbal medicine for centuries. The plant produces an abundance of cheerful, star-shaped, bright yellow flowers that are traditionally harvested around the summer solstice. When the yellow flower buds are crushed, they release a unique, reddish oil. An easy-to-grow and resilient plant, it is a perfect addition to any medicinal herb garden or naturalized meadow planting.

What you’ll love

A historic and revered medicinal herb in traditional practices worldwide.
An abundance of cheerful, star-shaped, bright yellow flowers.
A very tough, drought-tolerant perennial that is easy to grow.
A favorite of a wide range of native bees and other pollinators.

Seed details

Plant Name: St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
Lifecycle: Perennial
Height: 1-3 feet
Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed.
USDA Zone: 5-9
Origin: American Grown

Growing instructions

Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Do not cover.
Spacing: Space or thin plants to 24-36 inches apart.
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and tolerates poor soil.
Watering: Keep soil moist until germination. Mature plants are drought tolerant.

Our seed packets

Professionally designed and made.
Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!