Tutsan
Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple'
Clusiaceae
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Source of plant
Twombly's Nursery, Forestfarm Nursery, Lazy S's Farm Nursery
Description
A vigorous, spreading shrub to 2-3' tall. The light yellow, 3/4" diameter flowers occur 3-9 together in cymose clusters at the terminus of the stem and lateral branches. Leaves are suffused with burgundy, which fade with maturity and heat. Fruits are red to purple-black fleshy capsules.
USDA Hardiness Zone
6
Special characteristics
foliage characteristics