Description
Hypericum x ‘Blue Velvet’™ St. John’s Wort is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its dense, vibrant foliage and prolific display of bright yellow flowers that bloom from mid to late summer. This hybrid cultivar, developed through careful breeding to enhance ornamental qualities, features rich, dark green leaves with a velvety texture that provide year-round interest in the landscape. Known for its adaptability and low maintenance, ‘Blue Velvet’™ thrives in full sun to part shade and is drought tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, and erosion control. Its unique combination of vibrant blooms and attractive foliage adds both color and structure to gardens, while also attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Originating from the Hypericum genus, which has a long history of medicinal and ornamental use dating back centuries, ‘Blue Velvet’™ has been recognized for its superior garden performance and aesthetic appeal among landscape professionals and enthusiasts.