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Cedar Glade St. John's Wort

Hypericum frondosum

Last reviewed: June 2026

Cedar Glade St. John's Wort (Hypericum frondosum)
Photo: M.S. del, J.N.Fitch, lith. / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

24"–48" H × 24"–48" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AL, FL, GA, KY and 6 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Golden St. John's-wort is a compact native shrub that produces bright yellow flowers throughout the summer months. This drought-tolerant plant forms a neat, rounded shape and requires minimal care once established.

In an HOA neighborhood

Cedar Glade St. John's Wort is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The cheerful yellow blooms attract bees and butterflies during the long summer flowering period. Seeds provide food for birds in fall and winter.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

Does Cedar Glade St. John's Wort fit your yard? Open it in Pollinator Patch to check it against your sun, soil, and HOA-conscious filters.