Hypericum
Hypericum calycinum
Also called Rose of Sharon and Aaron's beard
Garden plant · ShrubsPlanted on banks and under trees because almost nothing else will hold there, and then it runs — it spreads underground and is very hard to get back out.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Easy
- Water
- Every 8 daysWater the ground — water at the base, in the morning, not over the leaves.
- Light
- Full sun to full shade
- Feed
- Every 60 days
- Humidity
- Average
- Hardiness
- Hardy — a cold winter RHS H5, to -15°C
- Size
- 0.75 m tall · 1.25 m across
- Lifecycle
- Shrub
- Origin
- South-east Bulgaria and northern Turkey
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsToxic to pets
PeopleHarmful if eaten
The fruit.
HandlingTake care handling it
RHS says to wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling it.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-09-11.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.