Hardy plant useful as a ground cover and erosion control on slopes. Distinguished by its net veined leaves, spreading petals and stamens, and reddish anthers. Hypericum patula var. Stems may be two edged. Leaves oblong to 3 inches long.
Flowers have good yellow color during summer and fall.
Hardy, tolerates any soils, moderately drought tolerant, but responds well to additional water, full sun near coast, withstands some shade inland. Used as a small informal hedge or perhaps ground cover. Justicia carnea , Cyrtanthera magnifica, C. pohliana var. Brazilian Plume Flower, Plume Flower, Plume Plant, Flamingo Plant, Paradise Plant, King's Crown. Under Osmanthus heterophyllus tree near patio area at Kellogg Mansion.