Hypericaceae
Hypericum galinum
Hypericum galinum
Also known as Brathys denticulata, Hypericum denticulatum
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Hypericum · St Johns Wort · Mexico Native · Yellow Flowers · Perennial · Pollinator · Medicinal · Part Shade · Rare · Hypericaceae
Hypericum galinum is a rare, slow-growing St. John's Wort relative native to Mexico, suited to partial shade and average moisture conditions. Its cheerful yellow flowers attract bees and butterflies while adding ornamental interest to shaded borders. Plant in well-drained soil and water consistently, avoiding prolonged drought or waterlogging.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water until the soil is evenly moist and allow the surface to dry slightly before the next watering · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 4.8–6.4
- Temperature
- -40°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 3a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 4 ft
- Spread
- 3 ft
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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