Hypericum calycinum (Jacob’s Ladder or Aaron’s Beard)
Jacob’s Ladder or Aaron’s Beard — Useful groundcover under trees and shrubs as it covers surface roots easily. Plant in full sun to full shade (reduces flowering), in well-drained soil with irrigation 1-2 times per week. The foliage is evergreen in mild winters, growing to 18 in. tall and spreading by underground roots. Flowers are bright yellow, 4 in. in size from June through August. (Plant 24 in. on center )
- Category: Groundcovers
- Water Use: Low
- Sun Exposure: Part Shade
- Native: No
- Color: Yellow
- Bees: Yes
- Birds: No
- Butterflies: No
- Cut Flower: No
- Utility Tree: No
- Extra Maintenance: No
- Fall Color: No
- Bloom Time: Summer