HYPERICUM
Hypericum pronounced hy-PERRI-cum, has the common name of St John's Wort. The flower is a stalk of berries in shades of red, orange and brown as well as golden flowers like giant buttercups. Hypericum has increased hugely in popularity over the past five years. Then there was only one general variety of hypericum widely sold. Now there are at least six or seven named varieties available, all with different characteristics. It is a very useful and long lasting flower, that is perfect for christmas arrangements.
Native to the Himalayas and China, the plant has been cultivated in the UK since 1594 originally for its medicinal properties but now also grown commercially for its ornamental berries. Under its common name, St John's Wort, hypericum is sold as a herbal antidepressant.
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