Shrubby St. John’s Wort (Hypericum prolificum) – W

Hypericum prolificum, or Shrubby St. John’s Wort, prefers open sandy or rocky ground, but is equally at home in fields, thickets, or the edges of wetlands and stream banks. Hardy, and tolerates a very diverse range of soils including clay or the crannies of rock outcrops. It likes dappled shade, part shade, or full sun, and pairs well with oak and walnut trees. Soil can vary from moist to medium-dry; drought-tolerant once established. Sturdy root system resists erosion. According to the Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder, the bark of older stems peels off revealing pale orange inner bark for winter interest. Bloom time lasts about two months in mid-to late summer.

•Height: 1′-5′

•Spread: 1′-4′

•Soil Type: dry rocky or sandy soils

•Soil Moisture: average, medium, well-draining soil; tolerates some drought

•Sun Exposure: full to partial sun

•Bloom Color: yellow

•Bloom Time: June to August