Hypericum tetrapterum

square-stalked St John's wort

Eventual height & spread

Hypericum tetrapterum

square-stalked St John's wort

  • 3 × 9cm pots
  • £22.39 £27.99
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  • 1 litre aquatic pot
  • £17.59 £21.99
  • available to order from late spring
  • 3 × 1 litre aquatic pots
  • £27.99 £34.99
  • available to order from late spring
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  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Depth of water: 0-5cm (0-2")
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: June to September
  • Hardiness: fully hardy


An erect perennial with square stems, winged at the corners, is a delightful presence in late summer to early autumn, adorned with domed clusters of sunny yellow flowers, each measuring up to 1cm across. A British native, Hypericum tetrapterum is a common sight in damp grasslands, embracing its role as a native and bee-friendly perennial. With stout stems showcasing four winged ridges, this medium-height grassland wildflower thrives in fertile damp or wet soils. Its habitat repertoire includes meadows, ditches, marshes, and the verdant banks of ponds and rivers, making it a versatile and attractive addition to various wet-footed landscapes.


  • Garden care:
    Plant out in reliably moist or boggy soil, or pot up into a pond basket and place at the margins of a pond in shallow water no deeper than 5cm (2"). A low maintenance plant, cut back foliage to ground/water level at the end of the year. Divide congested clumps in early spring every few years.
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