Hypericum kalmianum

St. Andrew's Cross

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Deciduous ornamental shrub featuring bright yellow flowers with distinctive cross-shaped stamens. Glossy green foliage provides seasonal interest and thrives in full sun.
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Plant Details

Common Name St. Andrew's Cross
Family Hypericaceae
Genus Hypericum
Species Kalmianum
Origin Eastern North America
Blooming Summer, bright yellow flowers with cross-shaped stamens
Leaf Color Green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loam or sandy soil

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, reduce in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade; requires good air circulation

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth

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Pruning

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-22° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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