Shrubby St John’s Wort
(Hypericum prolificum)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Shrub
Height: 1 - 5 ft
Spread: 1 - 4 ft
Flower Color: Yellow / Gold
Flower Time: Summer (Jun - Aug)
Fruit Type: Seed Capsule
Fruit Color: Brown / Tan
Autumn Color: Yellow / Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: Medium / High
Dog Safe**: No (Toxic)
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names:
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Shrubby St John’s Wort is a larval host to several butterflies and moths. Flowers are a pollen source for bumble bees and other pollinators. Some birds may eat the seeds.