Shrubby St. John's Wort Seeds (Hypericum prolificum)
Shrubby St. John's Wort (Hypericum prolificum) is a round shrub with abundant yellow flowers that bloom throughout the summer.
It’s a hardy plant that grows well in most conditions. It hosts many species of caterpillars and attracts lots of pollinators.
Seeds do not require any pre-treatment or cold stratification
See care info for Shrubby St. John’s Wort below
Shrubby St. John's Wort (Hypericum prolificum) is a round shrub with abundant yellow flowers that bloom throughout the summer.
It’s a hardy plant that grows well in most conditions. It hosts many species of caterpillars and attracts lots of pollinators.
Seeds do not require any pre-treatment or cold stratification
See care info for Shrubby St. John’s Wort below
Shrubby St. John's Wort (Hypericum prolificum) is a round shrub with abundant yellow flowers that bloom throughout the summer.
It’s a hardy plant that grows well in most conditions. It hosts many species of caterpillars and attracts lots of pollinators.
Seeds do not require any pre-treatment or cold stratification
See care info for Shrubby St. John’s Wort below
Perennial Zones 4-8
Seed germination: No pre-treatment needed
Sun: Full to partial
Moisture: Medium
Height: 3-6’
Spacing: 2-3’
Bloom: July-Sept
Host plant for several caterpillar species
Deer & rabbit resistant
Tolerant of most soil conditions
Populations are at risk in some of its native range - Shrubby St. John’s Wort is a threatened species in New York and endangered in New Jersey
Great shrub for landscaping
Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds
Compared to foreign plants, native plants:
Require less maintenance
Use less water
Are more beneficial to native wildlife
Sequester more atmospheric carbon (that means they help fight climate change!)
