Carpet the garden floor with warm, sunny color from this exceptionally bright new Aaron's Beard. 'Briggadoon' regales you with orange-gold foliage from spring through fall, plus bright yellow flowers in summer. No plant is easier to grow, and this low, spreading variety is useful for everything from groundcover to mass planting.'Briggadoon' offers dense foliage of such rich golden that in spring, when it first emerges, the leaves are tinged with apricot, orange, and even coral tones. Even after the summer heat arrives, though, it keeps its chartreuse tones, refusing to green out. And the bright yellow is maintained all summer, too, thanks to masses of 2-inch blooms that arise at the top of the stems for many weeks.
'Briggadoon' is a low-growing, spreading plant, 12 to 16 inches tall and 2 feet wide. It brightens just about any garden spot, from the perennial or shrub border to a mass planting for dramatic effect. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and just about any soil, though it prefers a loose, moist mixture with good drainage. Easy and adaptable, it's a lovely choice for any bare spot.
'Briggadoon' is compact enough for containers as well. The dense habit fills space beautifully, and it never looks "out of season" from spring through late fall.
When the flowers bloom, 'Briggadoon' is a frequent stop for bees and butterflies, too. It makes a charming companion to bedding plants, keeping its attention-getting color as annuals pass in late summer. You just can't go wrong with this splendid Hypericum!
Native to northern Africa and Eastern Europe, Hypericum calycinum is maintenance free and very adaptable. Space plants 2 feet apart for solid coverage. Zones 5-7.
