Orangegrass
Hypericum gentianoides
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–16" H × 2"–8" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 29 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Orangegrass is a delicate annual wildflower that forms small, upright clumps with tiny yellow flowers throughout summer and fall. Despite its common name, it's actually a member of the St. John's wort family and has very fine, narrow leaves that give it a grass-like appearance. This low-growing plant thrives in sunny, dry conditions and poor soils where other plants struggle.
In an HOA neighborhood
Orangegrass 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 and can appear weedy or insignificant
- Annual nature means it disappears completely each winter
- Extremely fine texture may look unkempt to conventional standards
Wildlife value
The small yellow flowers attract native bees and beetles during its long blooming period from June through September. Its compact size makes it useful for providing nectar sources in tight spaces.
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.
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