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‘Sunburst’

St. John's Wort

Hypericum frondosum

'Sunburst'

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  • Long blooming
  • Native to North America
  • Attracts pollinators
Description

Bright yellow flowers with a burst of fluffy yellow stamens in the center of each. Native.

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
3 - 4'
Width
3 - 4'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Blue
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

Soil

Adaptable to any well-drained soil.

Pruning

Prune to shape in spring if desired or required.

Uses

Specimen; hedge; edging; foundation plantings; mixed borders.

Growing Tips

Naturally grows with a neat, rounded habit, so needs little pruning.

Features: Drought tolerant, Native, Deer resistant

Filters: Botanical genus: Hypericum, Common name: St. John's Wort, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Yellow flowers, Blue foliage

Features: Drought tolerant, Native, Deer resistant

Filters: Botanical genus: Hypericum, Common name: St. John's Wort, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Yellow flowers, Blue foliage