Hypericum frondosum Sunburst

Sunburst St. Johnswort

This native shrub produces a profusion of striking yellow blooms in summer that attract pollinators. Flowers are followed by 1/2" tall, upright, red-brown capsules. Upright, rounded in shape with stout branches with exfoliating bark. Distinct blue-green foliage provides a perfect background for the bright yellow flowers. This is an excellent choice for mass plantings.

  • Deciduous, native, flowering shrub
  • Bold yellow flowers
  • Blue-green foliage

  • Category: Shrub, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 5-8
  • Height: 2-3 ft
  • Spread: 3-4 ft
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
  • Foliage Color: Green
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Landscape Characteristics
Flowers
Foliage Color
Ornamental Fruit
Specialty Use
Butterfly Garden
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Pollinators
Classification by Use
Drought Tolerant
Foundation Planting
Mass Planting
Native
Habit
Mounding
Upright
Light Requirement
Part Sun
Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Spring
Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Dry Soil
Well-Drained
Foliage Color
Blue
Green
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hypericum frondosum Sunburst

Plant in full sun for best flowering. This native tolerates dry soil and heat better than other species.