Hypericum prolificum
Common name: Shrubby St. John's Wort
This is a small shrub that prefers full sun. Yellow flowers bloom in July and August. A great shrub to put in front of taller shrubs or trees. Seems to grow well on regular garden soils. It has been suggested that St. John’s Wort can be used as an herbal remedy for depression.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrubs
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Compacted/New Construction Soils, Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Savannas
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Yellow
Fall color
Yellow Orange
Size
- Mature height
- 3 Feet
- Mature width
- 3 Feet
- Max height
- 5 Feet
- Max width
- 5 Feet
Additional information
Pollinator hot spot