Blues Festival St. John's-Wort

Blues Festival® St. John’s-wort is the named Hypericum kalmianum selection ‘SMHKBF’ (USPP 25,795; Canadian certificate 5,306). It forms a rounded mound about 2–3 feet tall and wide, with bright yellow flowers contrasting against blue-green leaves. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/hypericum/blues-festival-st-johns-wort-hypericum-kalmianum) [Canadian Food Inspection Agency](https://active.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/pbrpov/cropreport/hypo/app00008943e.shtml?wbdisable=false) ## Garden placement Plant it in full sun and well-drained soil. Proven Winners recommends it for sunny landscaping, while the Chicago Botanic Garden notes tolerance of heat, salt, drought, and deer. Its compact size suits borders, groundcover, or a specimen planting. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/hypericum/blues-festival-st-johns-wort-hypericum-kalmianum) [Chicago Botanic Garden](https://www.chicagobotanic.org/plant-information/plant-finder/hypericum-kalmianum-smhkbf-st-johnswort) ## Seasonal interest Yellow flowers continue from spring into summer, with the product profile listing early, mid, and late summer bloom. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers, and the blue-green foliage provides contrast through the growing season. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/hypericum/blues-festival-st-johns-wort-hypericum-kalmianum) [Chicago Botanic Garden](https://www.chicagobotanic.org/plant-information/plant-finder/hypericum-kalmianum-smhkbf-st-johnswort) ## Maintenance This selection is described as easy to grow and low maintenance. Keep the soil moist but well-drained while it establishes; established plants tolerate some drought. Trim lightly in early spring if needed to retain its neat, rounded shape. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/hypericum/blues-festival-st-johns-wort-hypericum-kalmianum)