Shrubby St. John's Wort
Hypericum prolificum
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
60"–72" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, AZ, CA and 44 more states
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Shrubby St. John's Wort is a tall, narrow native shrub that produces bright yellow flowers throughout summer. It tolerates drought well once established and maintains some foliage year-round in milder winters.
In an HOA neighborhood
Shrubby St. John's Wort 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.
- Height exceeds typical HOA-friendly range
Wildlife value
The cheerful yellow blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects during the long summer flowering period.
Common questions
- How much sun does Shrubby St. John's Wort need?
- Shrubby St. John's Wort grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Shrubby St. John's Wort bloom?
- Shrubby St. John's Wort blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Shrubby St. John's Wort native?
- Shrubby St. John's Wort (Hypericum prolificum) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CA and 44 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Shrubby St. John's Wort HOA-friendly?
- Shrubby St. John's Wort 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 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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