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St. John's wort often blooms until late in August
St. John's wort: when is it in its heyday?
You can often find the St. John's wort in dry, lean and stony locations. But when is it in its heyday? This is crucial if you want to collect it for healing purposes, for example.
Period: June to August
Once the leaves are fully formed, shoot long stems up. At the end of the flower buds form. This is usually the case in June. From the end of June, the buds open. The flowers are present until August (in rare cases until September).
Cut after flowering
After the flowers have said goodbye, you can cut the herb down to just above the ground. Thus you save the plant the seed formation, which robs you of much energy.
Tips
The flowers of St. John's wort are rich in dyes and active ingredients that help to relieve depression, reduce nervousness and to resolve sleep problems.