How much sun does Creeping St. John's wort need?

Creeping St. John's wort grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Creeping St. John's wort bloom?

Creeping St. John's wort blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Creeping St. John's wort native?

Creeping St. John's wort (Hypericum stragulum) is native to AL, AR, DC, DE and 21 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Creeping St. John's wort attract?

Creeping St. John's wort draws bees.

Creeping St. John's wort

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Hypericum stragulum

Last reviewed: October 2026

Creeping St. John's wort (Hypericum stragulum) is a perennial shrub native to AL, AR, DC, DE and 21 more states. It blooms in June, July, and August. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

Creeping St. John's wort (Hypericum stragulum) 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

full sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–30" H × 18"–30" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AL, AR, DC, DE and 21 more states

Pollinators

bees

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A low mounding shrub with small blue-green leaves and bright yellow flowers with prominent stamens through summer. Tolerates both dry and seasonally wet sandy soils.

Growing Creeping St. John's wort

Grow Creeping St. John's wort in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 12 to 30 inches tall and spread 18 to 30 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Pollen-rich flowers are a reliable summer forage source for bees.

Common questions

How much sun does Creeping St. John's wort need?: Creeping St. John's wort grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Creeping St. John's wort bloom?: Creeping St. John's wort blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Creeping St. John's wort native?: Creeping St. John's wort (Hypericum stragulum) is native to AL, AR, DC, DE and 21 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Creeping St. John's wort attract?: Creeping St. John's wort draws bees.

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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