Myrtleleaf St. Johnswort
Hypericum myrtifolium
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–36" H × 18"–30" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, FL, GA, MS and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Myrtleleaf St. Johnswort is a compact native shrub that produces bright yellow flowers throughout summer. This drought-tolerant plant maintains a neat, rounded form and requires minimal care once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Myrtleleaf St. Johnswort is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Loses leaves in winter
- May look sparse when not blooming
Wildlife value
The cheerful yellow blooms attract bees and butterflies during the summer months. Its dense growth habit also provides shelter for small wildlife.
Common questions
- How much sun does Myrtleleaf St. Johnswort need?
- Myrtleleaf St. Johnswort grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Myrtleleaf St. Johnswort bloom?
- Myrtleleaf St. Johnswort blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Myrtleleaf St. Johnswort native?
- Myrtleleaf St. Johnswort (Hypericum myrtifolium) is native to AL, FL, GA, MS and 1 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Myrtleleaf St. Johnswort attract?
- Myrtleleaf St. Johnswort draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Myrtleleaf St. Johnswort HOA-friendly?
- Myrtleleaf St. Johnswort is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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