I haven't seen this species in the wild yet, but I have seen a few planted in landscapes in the Chicago, IL area. I think some more fancy...Read More cultivars of similar species are more popular in the regular nursery trade. Its native range is from east Texas up to central Iowa and southern Wisconsin over to the coast of Massachusetts back down the Appalachian Region to east TX. I've seen some good-looking plants that are good for regular landscapes, or it is a native plant also good for naturalistic landscapes. When they get older they need some good pruning in early spring to remove any dead or too large stems.
We are fortunate to have Shrubby St. John's Wort as a native plant in our area of Southeast Missouri. It has woody stems and ranges from...Read More 2 to 5 feet tall and wide in our climate. It blooms from June to September; in sun to part shade; dry or wet soil.
This plant is a good nectar source for bees, and is attractive enough to incorporate into the landscape.
I have a large hypericum prolificum in my front garden. I'm just identifying it now from your picture. I haven't seen another one anywh...Read Moreere. It's probably been there since the house was built in 1949. It is very contained, I have other shrubs that spread much faster and further than this one. Everyone comments on how pretty the flowers are. It doesn't need much care. The soil in my area is quite sandy since I'm very close to Lake Ontario. I trimmed it back last year, but didn't have to this year (I've only been in the house 2 years). Hard to believe this is a weed.
I planted two of these shrubs a couple of years ago between some azaleas to provide summer color. They are thriving in almost full sun. ...Read MoreThey did not overwinter well this year, and I thought they were lost. They came back very strongly after I severely pruned them back to the ground. They require very little maintenance, except a good haircut in the spring.
I haven't seen this species in the wild yet, but I have seen a few planted in landscapes in the Chicago, IL area. I think some more fancy...Read More
I found this plant growing well and abundantly in the wild on the roadside edges in the Jefferson National Forest, Montgomery County, Virginia.
The flowers of the plant are used to treat depression, anxiety, and insomnia. :) Pretty and useful!
Well suited to the variable climate in Memphis, TN. A recommended native plant for use in West TN by the Tennessee Exotic Pest Plant Council.
Great plant, bees and butterflies love it. Low Maint. and drought tolerant.
I've had mine for about 3 years and it is a beautiful shrub. It blooms for about a month and a half during the summer in full Texas sun!
We are fortunate to have Shrubby St. John's Wort as a native plant in our area of Southeast Missouri. It has woody stems and ranges from...Read More
I have a large hypericum prolificum in my front garden. I'm just identifying it now from your picture. I haven't seen another one anywh...Read More
I planted two of these shrubs a couple of years ago between some azaleas to provide summer color. They are thriving in almost full sun. ...Read More