{"product_id":"millepertuis-prolifere","title":"Shrubby St.John's Wort","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShrubby St. John’s Wort (\u003cem\u003eHypericum prolificum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact flowering shrub for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shrubby St. John’s Wort (\u003cem\u003eHypericum prolificum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a slow-growing, cold-hardy shrub ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7). It typically grows under 1 ft per year and reaches 3 ft (0.9 m) at maturity. Best for small garden beds, pollinator plantings, and low-maintenance landscapes, it offers bright yellow summer flowers and excellent adaptability to dry soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Shrubby St. John’s Wort for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reliable native shrub that combines excellent cold hardiness with tolerance to a wide range of soils, including dry and challenging sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small yards, ornamental use, pollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yellow summer flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Eastern North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist but well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay, sandy, loamy, or humus-rich soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban and naturalized settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-prone areas once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree\/Shrub Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 ft (0.9 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 ft (0.9 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; clay, sandy, loamy, humus-rich; dry to moist conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; regular watering during the first year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Shrubby St. John’s Wort Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Shrubby St. John’s Wort if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want reliable blooms within 2–3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small to medium-sized yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zones 4–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want bright summer flowers with minimal care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a shrub for borders, pollinator gardens, or foundation plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a large privacy hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a fast-growing screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting in deep shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tall focal tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator-friendly plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-space ornamental shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts compact size, dense branching, and abundant summer blooms make it a dependable choice for structured or naturalistic designs, even in drier or difficult soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Shrubby St. John’s Wort Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA resilient native shrub that delivers reliable colour when many plants slow down in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean green foliage emerges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yellow flowers cover the shrub from July to August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative seed capsules add subtle interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright branching provides structure in the landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Shrubby St. John’s Wort is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7 and tolerates typical Canadian winters, including freezing temperatures and snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from strong winter winds if the site is exposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring: April–June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall: September–October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–3 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–3 ft between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering first year:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week for the first growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall and soil drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Shrubby St. John’s Wort grow in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is typically slow-growing, usually under 1 ft per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 4 and performs well in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need another plant for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It flowers and fruits without a companion plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It has a shallow, non-invasive root system suitable for small gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a low-mess shrub; its small leaves and seed capsules are not problematic in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\/Shrubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/st-johns-wort\" title=\"Shrubby St. John's Wort (Hypericum prolificum)\"\u003eShrubby St. John’s Wort\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow summer flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall sunny gardens, pollinators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/st-johns-wort\" title=\"St.Johns Wort (Hypericum kalmianum)\"\u003eSt. John’s Wort\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery similar yellow flowers; dense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow borders, dry sunny sites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/shrubby-cinquefoil\" title=\"Shrubby cinquefoil (Dasiphora fructicosa)\"\u003eShrubby Cinquefoil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong flowering season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow hedges, dry sites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Deciduous Shrubs of Eastern Canada\"\u003eDeciduous Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-4-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 4 Plants\"\u003eHardiness Zone 4 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Articles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Native Shrubs for Pollinators in Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Low-Maintenance Shrubs for Dry Soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":52868092133695,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/MILLEPERTUIS-PROLIFERE-SOUSBOIS.jpg?v=1777407974","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/shrubby-st-johns-wort","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}