Shrubby St John's Wort
Shrubby St. John’s Wort is a medium sized shrub, up to 4 feet high and wide. The naturally mounded form, covered in a dense foliage of small slender leaves, is easily pruned into a nice rounded shape in early spring.
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Medium, Moist |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial |
| Height | 4' |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | June, July, Aug |
| Spacing | 3' - 5' |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Root Type | Fibrous |
| Benefits | Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators, Host Plant, Deer Resistant |
Shrubby St. John’s Wort is a medium sized shrub, up to 4 feet high and wide. The naturally mounded form, covered in a dense foliage of small slender leaves, is easily pruned into a nice rounded shape in early spring. A profusion of cheerful yellow flowers cover this shrub throughout the summer, attracting legions of pollinators. The 3-chambered, brown seed capsules persist throughout the winter and offer food for winter birds, along with late season visual interest.
The growth rate of Shrubby St. John’s Wort is slow but this beautiful shrub is well worth it! Highly adaptable and hardy, it does best in full sun in almost any soil, including heavy clay. Drought tolerant, rabbit and deer resistant.
An important larval host plant for several species of butterflies and moths, including the Gray Hairstreak butterfly and the Wavy-lined Emerald moth.
