Tinker'S Penny
Hypericum anagalloides
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Tinker'S Penny (Hypericum anagalloides) 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.
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Tinker'S Penny as toxic to livestock.
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
2"–6" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CA, ID, MT and 4 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Hypericum anagalloides is a tiny creeping groundcover that forms low mats of small leaves and produces small yellow flowers in summer. This diminutive perennial stays very close to the ground and spreads slowly to create a neat carpet effect.
In an HOA neighborhood
Tinker'S Penny 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.
- Extremely small size makes it nearly invisible in typical landscaping
- May appear patchy or sparse rather than like intentional landscaping
- Unknown leaf retention could mean unsightly dormant appearance
Wildlife value
The small yellow flowers attract bees and beetles during the summer blooming period. Its low-growing nature provides some ground-level habitat for small beneficial insects.
Common questions
- How much sun does Tinker'S Penny need?
- Tinker'S Penny grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Tinker'S Penny bloom?
- Tinker'S Penny blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Tinker'S Penny native?
- Tinker'S Penny (Hypericum anagalloides) is native to AZ, CA, ID, MT and 4 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- Is Tinker'S Penny toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Tinker'S Penny as toxic to livestock.
- What pollinators does Tinker'S Penny attract?
- Tinker'S Penny draws bees and beetles.
- Is Tinker'S Penny HOA-friendly?
- Tinker'S Penny 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.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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