A deciduous shrub native to the eastern United States, Hypericum prolificum has much to offer both home and naturalized landscapes. It is a mounding, compact shrub, usually reaching no higher than 4’ with a similar spread, capable of handling periods of drought once established and tolerant of pesky soil compaction - all the trademarks of a foundation-friendly plant! In fact, the many natural habitats of Hypericum prolificum include everything from lowlying valleys and meadows to dry woodland edges and sunny, rocky soils. Known commonly as Shrubby St. John’s Wort for its mounding, spreading habit and its explosion of bright yellow, five-petaled blooms with stamens resembling fiber optic cables that are characteristic of the genus, this native perennial can be found blooming from June into August. It is this dense cluster of wiry stamens that give this plant its specific epithet. Hypericum prolificum flowers provide sustenance for native pollinators, resulting in the reddish autumn fruit capsules that are enjoyed by birds. Combined with its love of dry soils and tolerance of black walnuts, compaction, drought, and clay soils, there’s virtually nowhere too tough for Hypericum prolificum!

• Category: Perennials
• Hardiness Zone: 3
• Height: 4 Feet
• Spread: 3 Feet
• Bloom Color: Yellow