Hypericum prolificum

Shrubby St.John's Wort

Tips for Homeowners:

Prune for a more rounded habit if needed.

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A native shrub that will grow in poor soils, requires very little maintenance, if any, and is rarely bothered by deer and rabbits.

  • Native, compact shrub for tough growing conditions
  • Buttercup yellow flowers May-September
  • Bee magnet

Best to naturalize in sunny to partial sunny areas.

Height: 1-5 ft
Spread: 1-4 ft
Zone: 3-8
Color: Yellow

Interesting Notes about Shrubby St.John's Wort:

If you want to be a friend to pollinators, plant this shrub! Many different insects are attracted to the flowers for the pollen. 


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Naturalizing
  • Great Foliage
  • Long Blooming
  • Specimen
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Low Maintenance
  • Native

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Pollinators

Critter Resistance:

  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water