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Key characteristics

Family: Hypericaceae
Height: 24 to 36 inches
Width: 24 to 36 inches
Flower color: Bright yellow with golden centers
Foliage color: Deep red-purple, maturing to green
Bloom time: Summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Adaptable; tolerates average to wet soil conditions
Maintenance: Low; consider cutting back in early spring to promote vigorous growth
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Berries provide food for birds

Shrubs

Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple'

Albury Purple St. John's Wort

Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple' is a deciduous shrub that features bright red buds, which open into deep yellow flowers in mid-summer. The plant has attractive green leaves accented with shades of purple and burgundy, creating an eye-catching contrast. Following the blooms, the shrub produces berries that change colors throughout the season, from pink to crimson, and finally turning black as they mature.

This cultivar thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it versatile for a variety of garden settings.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Adaptable; tolerates average to wet soil conditions

Bloom time

Summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Borders
Bird Gardens
Cottage Gardens

Companion plants

Catmint · Feather reed grass · Salvias · Coneflowers · Lavenders · Sedums

Design tip

Use ‘Albury Purple’ where its changing colors can provide interest throughout the growing season. Purple and burgundy foliage contrasts with bright yellow summer flowers, followed by berries that progress from pink to crimson and finally black as they mature.

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