ST. JOHN'S WORT FLOWER SEEDS - Hypericum perforatum ~ TRADITIONAL MOOD LIFTER - Zone 2-10 - By MySeeds.Co (025000 Seeds - 1/8 oz) ST. JOHN'S WORT FLOWER SEEDS - Hypericum perforatum ~ TRADITIONAL MOOD LIFTER - Zone 2 - 10 This item cannot be shipped to the following states: CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, WA SAINT JOHN'S WORT (Hypericum perforatum) Perennial Bright yellow grows 2-3 ft tall Sun Hardy zones 2-10 Great St. John's Wort is a tall Perennial flower that produces a spike of flowers that are quite large and showy. Great Wildflower. St. Johns Wort, this is the one most used in herbal medicine. St. Johns Wort is a perennial herb native to Europe and most famous for its use as a mood enhancer. Reaching 1-3 feet in height, this plant is said to be effective against depression and anxiety while also reportedly having the ability to reduce alcohol cravings. It also has possible antiviral and antibacterial properties. The use of St. Johns Wort as a medicinal herb dates back to the ancient Greeks. It gets its name because it was traditionally hung above pictures to ward off evil onSt. Johns day. The name hypericum actually refers to the Greek words hyper and eikon, which translate into above image. Growing information Seeds can be surface sown outdoors or started in pots indoors. Use a rich, well-draining soil. Spray the surface of your soil to keep it moist. Then flatten it out without applying much pressure. Sow the seeds on the surface, and cover with clear plastic to seal in moisture. Keep at around 60 degrees Fahrenheit in good light. The seeds can take as long as 90 days to germinate. Keep your plants at a final spacing of about 1.5 feet apart in full sun to partial shade.