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Hypericum prolificum
A compact, slow growing, rounded shrub with dark green, narrow leaves. Interesting, bright, yellow, 1-inch flowers cover the plant in early summer and give way to cone shaped seed clusters once they fade. Bark of older stems exfoliates to reveal an attractive, pale orange inner bark. Plant in groups along the shrub border or use it as a hedge. Tolerates some drought once established. Will grow in a variety of soils including clay. Native to the Northeastern US.
Height: 1’-5’
Spread: 1’-4’
Pot size: 6 qt
Bloom time: June-August
Light: Full Sun- Part Shade
Moisture: Average
Attracts: Birds, Bumblebees
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Serviceberry, New Jersey tea, bee balm
Photo credit: Erin Hunt-cc wikimedia
Hypericum prolificum
A compact, slow growing, rounded shrub with dark green, narrow leaves. Interesting, bright, yellow, 1-inch flowers cover the plant in early summer and give way to cone shaped seed clusters once they fade. Bark of older stems exfoliates to reveal an attractive, pale orange inner bark. Plant in groups along the shrub border or use it as a hedge. Tolerates some drought once established. Will grow in a variety of soils including clay. Native to the Northeastern US.
Height: 1’-5’
Spread: 1’-4’
Pot size: 6 qt
Bloom time: June-August
Light: Full Sun- Part Shade
Moisture: Average
Attracts: Birds, Bumblebees
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Serviceberry, New Jersey tea, bee balm
Photo credit: Erin Hunt-cc wikimedia