Hypericum prolificum

Bright yellow flowers with showy stamens bloom throughout summer into early fall on the current year’s growth. Shrubby St. John’s Wort is a deciduous to evergreen shrub with a compact and dense habit. Its dark green leaves grow oppositely or in whorls along multi-stemmed branches. In nature it is found in bogs, open woods, and dry sunny spots. While it can handle some shade, more blooms are found on plants in sunny locations. Flowers turn into copper capsules containing seeds that persist in winter, which are enjoyed by songbirds. Preferring moist soil, it can tolerate occasionally dry conditions once established. Shrubby St. John’s Wort can grow in a variety of soil types, from sand to clay, and can withstand light soil compaction. Although it can spread via underground rhizomes, pruning in spring can keep it contained, and it does not typically grow aggressively.