Winterberry
Ilex verticillata
Winter
Hypericum androsaemum
Clusters of colorful berries on branching stems. Not flowers but ornamental fruit. Adds color and texture. Color transitions from green to red to brown. Fall favorite.
Fall, Year-round
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 14 to 28 days
when properly cared for
Hypericum berries have no fragrance
Contains hypericin which can cause photosensitivity, skin irritation, and GI upset if ingested. Keep away from pets who might chew on the berries.
Also known as St. John's Wort - used medicinally for depression and anxiety
The berries come in colors from green to orange to red to brown
Medieval Europeans hung it over doorways on St. John's Eve to ward off evil
The oil from flowers has been used to heal wounds since ancient Greek times
Hypericum is native to Europe and Western Asia. Named for Saint John the Baptist (it blooms around his feast day), medieval Europeans believed it had protective and healing powers. The berries we use in arrangements come from ornamental varieties bred for their colorful fruit.
Alpinia purpurata
