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!)