Hypericum empetrifolium ex Crete

Common name(s): crowberry-leaved St. John's wort

Description: evergreen shrub; our own collection from just East of Rodovani, Crete. Dense, rounded growth with needle-like, dark green foliage. Bright yellow flowers from late spring into summer.

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 2 ft.

Position: full sun and lean, well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental

Winter Hardiness: to 10 F and below

Distribution: Albania, Greece, Turkey, Aegean Islands