How much sun does Canada St. John's Wort need?

Canada St. John's Wort grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Canada St. John's Wort bloom?

Canada St. John's Wort blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Canada St. John's Wort native?

Canada St. John's Wort (Hypericum canadense) is native to AL, CT, DE, FL and 24 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Canada St. John's Wort attract?

Canada St. John's Wort draws bees and beetles.

Is Canada St. John's Wort HOA-friendly?

Canada St. John's Wort takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Canada St. John's Wort

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Hypericum canadense

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Canada St. John's Wort (Hypericum canadense) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

4"–12" H × 2"–6" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AL, CT, DE, FL and 24 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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This delicate native wildflower produces small yellow flowers throughout summer months. It forms low, compact clumps that work well as groundcover in partially shaded areas with average moisture.

In an HOA neighborhood

Canada St. John's Wort takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Very small stature makes it appear weedy
Informal wildflower appearance doesn't suit formal landscapes
May be overlooked or mistaken for a weed by maintenance crews

Wildlife value

The bright yellow blooms attract native bees and beetles during the summer flowering period. Its compact size makes it useful for supporting pollinators in smaller garden spaces.

Common questions

How much sun does Canada St. John's Wort need?: Canada St. John's Wort grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Canada St. John's Wort bloom?: Canada St. John's Wort blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Canada St. John's Wort native?: Canada St. John's Wort (Hypericum canadense) is native to AL, CT, DE, FL and 24 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Canada St. John's Wort attract?: Canada St. John's Wort draws bees and beetles.
Is Canada St. John's Wort HOA-friendly?: Canada St. John's Wort takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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