A
Dye, a Liniment for Joint Pain, a Mood Up lifter -- it's the All-Purpose
Herb!
Crush
the flowers to create a dye so bright it seems fluorescent!
Ancient
times brought fame to the St. Johnswort plants because of the discovery
of a fluorescent red pigment, named Hypericum, that oozes from the
crushed flowers. Today, it has become well-known as a treatment for
depression and is being trialed in treatments for AIDS.
St.
Johnswort is ornamental as well, growing upright with reddish-brown
woody based stems. The tiny oval, green leaves move up the stems at 1/2
to 1 inch intervals. 3/4 inch, 5-petaled bright yellow flowers appear in
summer. At full size, this plant will grow 2 feet tall and 18 inches
wide.
Grow
in well-drained to dry soil in sun or partial shade.
From Park Seed
GOOD EARTH GARDENS
