Hypericum calycinum
Common name
rose of Sharon
Family
Hypericaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
Conservation status
Not applicable
Brief description
Woody stems 4-angled; rhizomes strong and conspicuous; corolla 7-9 cm diam
Flower colours
Yellow
Year naturalised
1904
Origin
Bulgaria Turkey
Etymology
hypericum: From the Greek hyper (above) and eikon (picture), the plant was hung above pictures to ward off evil spirits