St. John’s wort

Hypericum frondosum

Category:

Shrub > Evergreen > Under 4 ft

Family:

Hypericaceae

Zone:

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Height:

3-4 ft

Width:

3-4’

Growth / Form:

Rounded

Season of Interest:

Summer

Light:

Full Sun, Part Shade

Native / Invasive Status:

Native (SE US)

Pollinator Value:

High

Growth Rate:

Moderate

USDA Zones:

5-9

Cultivars:

Hidcote, Sunburst

Notes:

Showy yellow flowers

Additional source details:
Flowers: brilliant yellow 2” across flowers in June & July
Fruits: spherical red/burgundy fruits that mature to black
Resists: drought, deer
Attracts: pollinators

Description

Showy yellow flowers