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Perennial Zones 4-8
Seed germination: No pre-treatment needed
Sun: Full to partial
Moisture: Medium
Height: 3-6’
Spacing: 2-3’
Bloom: July-Sept
Host plant for several caterpillar species
Deer & rabbit resistant
Tolerant of most soil conditions
Populations are at risk in some of its native range - Shrubby St. John’s Wort is a threatened species in New York and endangered in New Jersey
Great shrub for landscaping
Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds
Compared to foreign plants, native plants:
Require less maintenance
Use less water
Are more beneficial to native wildlife
Sequester more atmospheric carbon (that means they help fight climate change!)
Native range of Hypericum prolificum
All of our seeds are sustainably harvested from plants that have never been treated with pesticides or other harmful synthetic chemicals!
Shrubby St. John's Wort (Hypericum prolificum) is a round shrub with abundant yellow flowers that bloom throughout the summer.
It’s a hardy plant that grows well in most conditions. It hosts many species of caterpillars and attracts lots of pollinators.
Seeds do not require any pre-treatment or cold stratification
