
Round-pod st. john's-wort
Hypericum cistifolium
Round-pod St. John's-wort is a tough, adaptable native shrub well-suited to moist, sunny to partly shaded sites in the southeastern United States. It produces clusters of cheerful yellow flowers in summer and requires little maintenance once established in the right conditions. Plant in moist to wet, well-drained soils and prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape.
Care Level
Low
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 Consistently Moist But Well-Drained; Tolerates Brief Wet Periods
Soil pH
4.6 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 20, 2022 by brunhildethebonny (cc-by-sa)
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