Hypericum japonicum (Hypericaceae)

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Hypericum japonicum
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The Hypericum japonicum plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan to Australia and New Zealand. It is a member of the Hypericaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. calycatum. H. pusillum.

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Latin Name:  Hypericum japonicum
Family:  Hypericaceae
Author:  Murray.

Known Hazards:  The plant is suspected of causing photo-sensitization[240]. Feeding trials to livestock in New Zealand have shown that it is non-toxic[240].

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Wet places in lowland, C. and S. Japan.

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in late spring. It might also be worthwhile trying an outdoor sowing in April.

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