Quick answer: Shrubby St. John's-wort (Hypericum prolificum) is native to 33 states. What's commonly sold under this name is often a bred variety or the wrong species — see the lookalike alert below. No live listing of the true species was found as of 03 Nov 2026.
Photo: Leonora (Ellie) Enking from East Preston, United Kingdom, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-2.0)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | High water, Dry-Moist, flood tolerant |
| Soil | Dry, rocky soils, calcareous sites |
| Bloom | Bloom Jun-Aug |
| Height | 3-6 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Intermediate wildlife value, conspicuous flowers attract pollinators |
Lookalike alert
⚠ No fix found 14 Sep 2026: no genuine Amazon.com listing found — all "St. John's-wort" hits are unrelated species (H. perforatum, H. frondosum, H. calycinum).
No live seed or plant listing found as of 03 Nov 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Shrubby St. John's-wort
Where is Shrubby St. John's-wort native?
Shrubby St. John's-wort (Hypericum prolificum) is native to 33 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Shrubby St. John's-wort bloom?
Shrubby St. John's-wort blooms Jun-Aug. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Shrubby St. John's-wort need?
Light: Part Shade, Shade. Water: High water, Dry-Moist, flood tolerant. Soil: Dry, rocky soils, calcareous sites. Mature height: 3-6 ft tall.
Is Shrubby St. John's-wort good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Intermediate wildlife value, conspicuous flowers attract pollinators.
Is Shrubby St. John's-wort deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Shrubby St. John's-wort is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Shrubby St. John's-wort?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 03 Nov 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Hypericum prolificum by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Shrubby St. John's-wort.
- Lanceleaf coreopsis Coreopsis lanceolata
- Eastern red columbine Aquilegia canadensis
- Great blue lobelia Lobelia siphilitica
- Southern arrowwood Viburnum dentatum
- Jacob's ladder Polemonium reptans
- Smooth Solomon's seal Polygonatum biflorum
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