Add long-lasting seasonal color to your garden with Hypericum inodorum 'Red Fame' (St. John's Wort 'Red Fame'). You get bright yellow, starry summer flowers followed by showy berries for fall interest, plus tidy, aromatic foliage on a compact, easy-to-place shrub.
Plant it in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade; it will also handle brighter shade once established. Water regularly the first season, then reduce watering as the root system develops. A mulch layer helps conserve moisture and can protect roots in colder winters.
At maturity, expect a rounded plant about 24-36 inches tall with a similar spread, making it a good fit for mixed borders, foundations, and low hedges. The berried stems are also valued for cut arrangements, bringing color to bouquets well after the flowers fade.
For best performance, prune to shape right after flowering, and remove any winter-damaged tips in late winter before new growth begins. This shrub is generally low maintenance and adapts to a wide range of garden soils as long as drainage is good.