Shrubby St. John's wort has a dense, compact habit and yellow flowers with prominent stamens above dark green leaves.
- Height
- 30–153 cm / 1–5 ft
- Spread
- 30–122 cm / 1–4 ft
- Light
- Full sun / Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry / Moist, well-drained
- Flowering
- Summer
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Maintenance
- Low
- USDA zones
- 3a–8b
Planting
Choose full sun for the most flowers, or partial shade. It accepts sandy to clay soils and prefers moisture with good drainage, though established plants also tolerate drier conditions.
Care
Prune in spring to keep growth within its intended space. Allow for a slow start and watch for shoots spreading from the underground stems.
Before planting: Contact with the sap can cause photosensitivity in some people; wear gloves when pruning.
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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.
- Shrubby St. John's wort: Cathy Dewitt · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Golden St. John's wort: Sesamehoneytart · CC BY-SA 3.0. 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.