Is St John's wort poisonous to rabbits?

Is St John's wort poisonous to rabbits?

NO, NO, NO on St John's wort! From what I have read it is highly toxic to rabbits.

How tall does St John's wort grow?

1 to 3 feet

How often does St John's Wort bloom?

It has five yellow petals with several, small, black dots along the margins; it also has many stamens in 3 clusters and a single pistil in the centre. St. John's wort blooms from June to August.

Should St John's wort be pruned?

These are delightful plants to have in your garden, bright and colorful and easy-care. However, an annual pruning is necessary to keep the St. John's wort nicely shaped and full of summer flowers. It also helps keep the plant in check overall, as it can be prone to getting out of control in some places.

When should you plant St John's wort?

St John's Wort can be planted indoors to get a head start on your season 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost. You can transplant outdoors or plant directly by seed after the last spring frost and up until 8 weeks before the first fall frost.

How do you care for St John's wort plant?

In a container, you can also plant in spring or summer, provided you water regularly.

1. Find a very sunny spot for it.
2. Saint John's wort can tolerate any type of soil, even poor soil.
3. Place the plant somewhere you'll notice its bloom, because all those yellow flowers will boost your mood!

Is St John's wort an evergreen?

St. John's wort excels in the Midwest. Noteworthy CharacteristicsA popular cultivar with slightly larger flowers on a more compact plant than the species. Foliage is evergreen to semi-evergreen in the southern part of its growing range.

Is St John's wort the same as basil?

Basil, Thai basil, or sweet basil, is a common name for the culinary herb Ocimum basilicum of the family Lamiaceae (mints), sometimes known as Saint John's Wort in some English-speaking countries. ... There are many varieties of Ocimum basilicum, as well as several related species or species hybrids also called basil.

How far can I cut back St John's wort?

Pruning Saint John's wort Pruning every year isn't necessary, but if you run the shears along the bush every 2 or 3 years, you'll ensure your Saint John's wort will keep a compact bearing. If the foliage has dried out, feel free to cut back to the ground and new shoots will start growing.