Topas St. Johnswort

Description

Hypericum perforatum Open-pollinated. Pretty yellow flower of fields and meadows turns tinctures and oils deep red. Used as tea, tincture or infused oil for many nerve disorders, from neuralgia and sciatica to mild depression, seasonal affective disorder and chronic exhaustion. The infused oil is also cooling to sunburn and cuts, soothing to strained joints and muscles. Frequent use can cause photosensitivity. Compared to generic St Johnswort, Topas is an improved strain for commercial production, much earlier (blossomed first year from seed), more floriferous with a higher content of hypericin. Seedlings grow slowly. Prefers well-drained dry soil; very drought tolerant but essential oil levels increase with some moisture. 1–3′ perennial hardy to Zone 3. We cannot ship to North Dakota or California where it is considered a noxious weed.