Hypericum crux-andreae
Hypericum crux-andreae
St. Peter's-wort is a native southeastern shrub in the St. John's Wort family, bearing bright yellow flowers that attract pollinators through summer. It performs best in partial shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil and is well suited to woodland edges or naturalized garden borders. Source it from a native plant nursery, as it is rarely stocked in mainstream garden centers.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist But Not Saturated
Soil pH
4.6 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.