Hairy St John’s-wort (Hypericum hirsutum) is a native UK wildflower with pale yellow flowers and soft, hairy stems, perfect for sunny grasslands and verges where pollinators thrive.
Benefits
Pale yellow flowers attract bees and insects
Native perennial for sunny and dry habitats
Soft, downy stems add texture and height
Ideal for wildflower meadows and roadsides
Supports pollinators and enhances biodiversity
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Hairy St John’s-wort (Hypericum hirsutum) is a tall, native UK wildflower with soft, downy stems and clusters of pale yellow flowers that bloom throughout summer. This hardy perennial is ideal for enriching grasslands, road verges, and woodland margins, providing valuable nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Thriving in dry, calcareous or neutral soils, Hairy St John’s-wort prefers sunny to lightly shaded positions and is well suited to conservation projects, meadow creation, and biodiversity-focused planting schemes. Its extended flowering season and height make it an excellent structural addition to any wildflower area.
Features & Benefits
Soft yellow flowers that attract pollinators
UK native perennial suited to dry, grassy habitats
Prefers sun or light shade and calcareous soils
Soft, hairy foliage adds textural variety
Supports biodiversity and pollinator species
Latin Name:
Hypericum hirsutum
Flowering Time:
June – August
Flowering Height:
50 – 90 cm
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Wildflower Seed Approximate Sowing Rate:
0.25kg per acre (0.62kg per hectare)
Sowing Times:
Spring (March – May) or Autumn (August – October)
How to Sow & Preparation
Choose a dry, well-drained site in full sun or partial shade.
Clear the area of weeds and cultivate to create a fine, level seedbed.
Evenly broadcast the seed by hand or spreader.
Gently firm the seed into the soil using a roller or by walking over the area.
Keep moist during germination if conditions are dry.
Manage surrounding grasses through cutting to reduce competition during establishment.
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Attribute Detail
Latin Name Hypericum hirsutum
Flowering Time June – August
Flowering Height 50 – 90 cm
Life Cycle Perennial
Sowing Rate 0.25kg per acre (0.62kg per hectare)
Sowing Period Spring or Autumn
Preferred Conditions Dry, well-drained soils in sun or light shade
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Minimum Order Quantity 100g
Ideal For Grasslands, verges, woodland edges, conservation areas
