Golden St. John's wort is a rounded shrub with blue-green foliage, bright yellow summer flowers and reddish-brown bark that peels with age.
- Height
- 91–122 cm / 3–4 ft
- Spread
- 91–122 cm / 3–4 ft
- Light
- Full sun / Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry / Moist, well-drained
- Flowering
- Summer
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Maintenance
- Low
- USDA zones
- 5a–8b
Planting
Choose sun or partial shade and well-drained soil, ideally a rich sandy loam. Use it in small groups, a short hedge or a shrub border.
Care
Prune in spring, since flowers develop on new growth. Established plants tolerate drought; foliage remains evergreen mainly in the warmer part of its growing range.
Before planting: Wilt and root rot can be significant problems in hot, humid climates.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Golden St. John's wort: Sesamehoneytart · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Shrubby St. John's wort: Cathy Dewitt · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Adam's needle yucca: Carl Lewis · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Bearberry: Walter Siegmund · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.