How much sun does Pale St. Johnswort need?

Pale St. Johnswort grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Pale St. Johnswort bloom?

Pale St. Johnswort blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Pale St. Johnswort native?

Pale St. Johnswort (Hypericum ellipticum) is native to CT, DE, IA, IL and 19 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Pale St. Johnswort attract?

Pale St. Johnswort draws bees and beetles.

Is Pale St. Johnswort HOA-friendly?

Pale St. Johnswort takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Pale St. Johnswort

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Hypericum ellipticum

Last reviewed: August 2026

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–24" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

CT, DE, IA, IL and 19 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Pale St. Johnswort is a compact native perennial that produces small, bright yellow flowers from June through August. This low-growing wildflower forms neat clumps and works well as a ground cover or accent plant in sunny areas with average moisture.

In an HOA neighborhood

Pale St. Johnswort 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.

Wildflower appearance may look too informal for front yards
Can appear sparse or weedy when not in bloom
May be confused with aggressive invasive St. Johnsworts

Wildlife value

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

Common questions

How much sun does Pale St. Johnswort need?: Pale St. Johnswort grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Pale St. Johnswort bloom?: Pale St. Johnswort blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Pale St. Johnswort native?: Pale St. Johnswort (Hypericum ellipticum) is native to CT, DE, IA, IL and 19 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Pale St. Johnswort attract?: Pale St. Johnswort draws bees and beetles.
Is Pale St. Johnswort HOA-friendly?: Pale St. Johnswort 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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