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Roundpod St. John's Wort

Hypericum cistifolium

Roundpod St. John's wort is a Southeastern wetland perennial with bright yellow flowers and reddish stems, an easy, sun-loving native for moist to wet, sandy, acidic ground around pond and bog edges.

Family
Hypericaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
1–3 ft
Spacing
1–2 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
moist, wet
Soil pH
acidic
Bloom
June, July, August
Bloom colors
yellow
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses
border, rain garden
Native states
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC