St. John’s Wort – Hypercium Perforatum

Description

In Germany and other parts of northern Europe, it is commonly prescribed for mild depression, especially in children, and adolescents, because it is less expensive and far safer than pharmaceutical drugs. It is know as the Chase-devil plant – L l’Herba de fuga demonis – an herb to chase away the devil around the 13th Century. It makes a beautiful low border as well, as long as it is kept out of the hot afternoon sun. It blooms from May until September – depending on its growing conditions. Seeds will ripen from July until late September.