Sun Exposure: Sun, Part Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium
Soil Type: Sand-Loam, Loam, Loam-Clay
Height: 3 - 6 feet
Spread: 2 - 3 feet
Blooms: July, August
Root: Rhizome
Habitat: Wet Prairies and Meadows, Woodland Openings Wetlands, Pond edges, River banks
Landscape uses: Pollinator gardens, Naturalized areas, Pond edges, Herbaceous hedge
Complimentary Plants: Rose Milkweed, Culvers Root, Common Boneset, Blue Vervain
Wildlife Value: The flowers are pollinated primarily by bumblebees, which collect pollen. Host Plant: Grey Hairstreak Butterfly, Black Arches Moth, Grey Half Spot Moth
Seed Origin: Wye Marsh, Ontario
Germination Code: C(60), D
Photo credits: #1 by Lumaca, #2 by Peter M. Dziuk
Hypericum pyramidatum - Great St. John's Wort
Great St. John’s Wort is a robust perrenial with large delicate flowers that blooms in the heat of summer. Blooming is profuse if planted in the right conditions - as this plant likes moist soil. Bumblebees love the pollen of the bright yellow flowers!