St Johns Wort

3.5” pot This beautiful flower blooms around St. Johns Day and has many wonderful properties. Used internally, St. Johns Wort is considered a remedy for mild depression, anxiety,  nervous tension and mood swings.  St. Johns Wort is often sold as a standardized extract however studies demonstrate the need for whole plant use to provide a more comprehensive bioavailability of plant chemicals. View Sawmill’s Herb Profile for more information.  Plant hardiness in MA: Perennial Light preference: Sun  Plant spacing: 18” Plant height: 24”+ Soil requirements: Well drained Harvest notes: Leaf and flower Photo credit: Sawmill Herb Farm