Hypericum prolificum, commonly known as Shrubby St. John’s Wort, is a hardy native flowering shrub admired for its bright golden-yellow blooms and attractive blue-green foliage. Blooming from mid to late summer, its cheerful flowers feature showy clusters of golden stamens that attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Its compact, rounded habit and long-lasting blooms make it a standout choice for adding vibrant color and texture to the landscape.
This low-maintenance native shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to a variety of well-drained soils.Once established, Shrubby St. John’s Wort is drought tolerant, heat tolerant, and deer resistant, making it an excellent choice for water-wise landscapes, native plant gardens, pollinator gardens, and erosion control. Its adaptability and reliable performance make it well suited for both residential and commercial landscapes.
Perfect for foundation plantings, mixed shrub borders, mass plantings, rain gardens, and naturalized areas, Hypericum prolificum pairs beautifully with native grasses, flowering perennials, and other shrubs. Whether used as a colorful accent, a low hedge, or part of a pollinator-friendly landscape, Shrubby St. John’s Wort provides season-long beauty, valuable wildlife habitat, and dependable garden performance with minimal maintenance.