St. Johnswort

St. Johnswort (hypericum sp.) naturally-occurring and cultivated species and varieties available. Avoid shrubby st. Johnswort (h. Prolificum), which is invasive. Most grow 2 to 3 feet high with similar spread. Compact plants with blue-green foliage and bright-yellow flowers with different bloom times and lengths. Sun to part-sun. Check specific variety for soil preferences; some grow in wet areas, some in dry, sandy soil. Found along shores, in wet meadows, old fields and pastures. Zones 3 to 5 native