Giant St. John's Wort - Hypericum ascyron subsp. pyramidatum Ephemeral With its unique climbing habit

With its unique climbing habit

The phrase “good things come in small packages” definitely applies to this variety of witch alder

turning a glossy crimson in autumn and often persisting through the winter

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Giant St. John's Wort - Hypericum ascyron subsp. pyramidatum Ephemeral With its unique climbing habitThis is an oddly satisfying, deer resistant, space eating perennial. Its clumps steadily sneak across the landscape, slowly expanding its collection of delicate yet sturdy upright stems atop of which alight delightfully large yellow flowers. This is an excellent plant to supply for your local pollen seekers (as opposed to nectar lovers). Stems left in the garden can provide late season interest as the pleasant green leaves crisp and create a dark