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

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

When does Sandhills St. John's wort bloom?

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

Where is Sandhills St. John's wort native?

Sandhills St. John's wort (Hypericum tenuifolium) is native to AL, FL, GA, NC and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

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

Sandhills St. John's wort draws bees.

Sandhills St. John's wort

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Hypericum tenuifolium

Last reviewed: October 2026

Sandhills St. John's wort (Hypericum tenuifolium) is a perennial shrub native to AL, FL, GA, NC and 1 more states. It blooms in June, July, August, and September. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

Sandhills St. John's wort (Hypericum tenuifolium) 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

low

Size

12"–24" H × 12"–18" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, FL, GA, NC and 1 more states

Pollinators

bees

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A low, wiry evergreen subshrub of sandy pinelands with fine needle-like leaves and small bright yellow flowers with prominent stamens through summer. It stays compact but has a naturally loose, twiggy texture.

Growing Sandhills St. John's wort

Grow Sandhills St. John's wort in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The pollen-rich flowers rely on buzz-pollinating bees, which are the primary visitors.

Common questions

How much sun does Sandhills St. John's wort need?: Sandhills St. John's wort grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Sandhills St. John's wort bloom?: Sandhills St. John's wort blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is Sandhills St. John's wort native?: Sandhills St. John's wort (Hypericum tenuifolium) is native to AL, FL, GA, NC and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Sandhills St. John's wort attract?: Sandhills 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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