Virginia marsh St. John's-wort
NameVirginia marsh St. John's-wort
Species NameHypericum virginicum
Common NameVirginia marsh St. John's-wort
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender stem, green stem
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDelicate pinkish-white flowers with prominent yellow stamens and opposite leaf arrangement.
Description
This specimen of Virginia marsh St. John's-wort displays a slender, upright stem with pairs of oval green leaves. A delicate pinkish-white flower with prominent stamens is open, while several developing buds or fruits are visible higher on the stem.
