Plant Profile: Hypericum frondosum

St. John's Wort is indigenous to the southeastern United States, particularly thriving in the western mountainous regions of North Carolina. This compact shrub typically reaches heights and widths of 2 to 4 feet, showcasing a rounded and dense growth habit. It commonly grows in glades and on dry limestone ledges. The leaves can have a subtle bluish-green hue and remain evergreen in the warmer southern climates. Its striking yellow flowers, adorned with numerous stamens, bloom on new growth during June and July.

This plant thrives in rich sandy loam and prefers full sun to partial shade, although it can adapt to various well-drained soil types. It is often utilized as a hedge, for foundation planting, or in small clusters, and it is known to attract pollinators.

Family: Hypericaceae (Guttifereae)

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