
Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst' ~ Sunburst St. John's Wort
Sunburst St John's Wort is a compact semi-evergreen shrub with blue-green lance-shaped leaves and exfoliating bark on mature plants. The small yellow flowers with numerous long stamen bloom in summer and are followed by narrow red-brown fruit capsules that persist in winter. Best bloom in full sun and well-drained soils. Type: Shrub Height: 3' - 4' Spread: 3' - 4’ Spacing: 3’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Yellow Season of Interest: Summer, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Well-drained soils essential. Root rot can be a significant problem in hot and humid climates. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Hibiscus, Wild Bergamot Photo by David J. Stang / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)