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Great St. John's Wort — Hypericum pyramidatum
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New York Native

Great St. John's Wort

Hypericum pyramidatum

Perennial

Great St. John's Wort

Hypericum pyramidatum

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Growing Conditions

Light Light Sun – Part Shade
Water Water Moist
Soil Soil Clay, Loam
Size Size 2-5'
Bloom Bloom Yellow, Jul–Aug

Why Grow It

Deer Resistant Great for gardens without fencing
Pollinator Magnet Attracts many types of pollinators
Rain Garden Thrives in wet areas & manages runoff

Did You Know?

The largest native St. John's Wort — flowers reach a showy 2 inches across.
Historically associated with St. John's Day (June 24) when it typically begins blooming.

Wildlife Value

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Bumblebees Primary pollinators of the bright yellow blooms
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Gray Hairstreak Larvae feed on foliage
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Greater Bee Fly Hovers above flowers to probe nectar

Good Companions

🌿 Wild Bergamot 🌾 Little Bluestem 🌼 Black-eyed Susan 💜 Joe-Pye Weed

Planting Guide

  1. Plant in moist, well-drained soil in sun to part shade.
  2. Space plants 18–24 inches apart in spring or fall.
  3. Water regularly until established; mulch lightly around base.

Plant Details

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