Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple' ~ Albury Purple St. John's Wort thorns (2) Photo by Leimenide

(2) Photo by Leimenide

Chaenomeles 'Crimson and Gold' (5547660183)

IMAGES: Photo by Dinesh Valke

Big Bluestem

Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple' ~ Albury Purple St. John's Wort thorns (2) Photo by LeimenideAlbury Purple St. John's Wort is a compact spreading deciduous shrub with twiggy upright stems and lace shaped dark plum and dark green foliage that are aromatic when bruised. Clusters of fragrant yellow flowers with bushy stamen bloom in summer and are followed by red berries that mature to black in fall. Best bloom in full sun and well drained soils. Heat and drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Height: 1. 5' 3' Spread: 1. 5' 3 Spacing: 2