Aaron's beard (Hypericum calycinum 'Brigadoon') hy-PARE-ih-kum kal-ISS-in-um Genus:  Hypericum 'Brigadoon' is a new St. John's wort with brilliant chartreuse-yellow foliage that looks great next to dark-foliaged plants. It grows 12 to 16 inches tall and spreads quickly to about 2 feet wide, making it an excellent groundcover when planted in groups. In the sun, the small, oval leaves turn a dazzling orange-gold. The fuzzy, rather inconspicuous yellow flowers appear in midsummer. 'Brigadoon' tolerates heat, most any type of well-drained soil, and shade. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Brilliant golden foliage; compact habit; shade-tolerant. Care:  Grow in full sun or part shade and just about any soil that isn't too wet. Prune the old wood in late winter. Problems:  Infrequent.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Foliage Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Yellow Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Shrubs