Shrubby St. John's Wort

Discover the beauty and versatility of the Shrubby St. John's Wort. This stunning shrub, scientifically known as Hypericum prolificum, is a must-have for any garden enthusiast. Shrubby St. Shrubby St. John’s Wort is a deciduous shrub that is native to central and eastern North America. It is a compact, rounded shrub that typically grows between 1-4 feet tall, with an erect habit. The plant features bright yellow flowers that are 1 inch in diameter with numerous yellow stamens. The flowers appear in terminal or axillary clusters from early to mid-summer. The leaves are dark green, narrow, oblanceolate, and 1-3 inches long and 0.25-0.5 inches wide. The bark of older stems exfoliates to reveal attractive, pale orange inner bark. Shrubby St. John’s Wort is tolerant of drought, erosion, clay soil, and black walnut. It is also useful for stabilizing embankments and can be grown as a hedge.