Other common names
balm of the warrior's wounds, dail y fendigaid, park leaves, sweet amber
Synonyms
Androsaemum officinale, Hypericum androsaemum 'Tutsan'
Shrubs
A bushy, deciduous shrub to 75cm with upright branches and paired oval leaves. Heads of up to 11 small, cupped, yellow flowers appear in midsummer, followed by long-lasting dry, berry-like fruits that mature through red to black
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres