Species: Hypericum prolificum

(hye-per'i-kum pro-lif'i-kum)

Hypericum prolificum

Shrubby St. Johnswort

Found on Course Walks

Dogwood & Common Shrubs

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

No cultivars listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub < 4 feet, Groundcover

Height: 1' - 4' (equal spread)

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: dense shrub with stiff, erect stems

Ornamental Other: full sun to part shade; tolerant of dry, rocky, heavy soils

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 4b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: bright yellow flowers in June/Aug; bright green leaves provide fine texture

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

relatively trouble free; wilt may be a problem

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

best transplanted from container. Native in US in mid Atlantic states west to Iowa, south to Georgia

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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