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St. peter's-wort

Hypericum crux

St. peter's-wort (Hypericum crux) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 17"–2'. Blooms Jun–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to 19 U.S. states, including AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–11b
Mature size: 17"–2'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Jun–Oct
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

St. peter's-wort (Hypericum crux) — *Hypericum crux* — St. peter's-wort. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Jay Horn, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

St. peter's-wort (Hypericum crux) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 17"–2'. Blooms Jun–Oct.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, st. peter's-wort pairs naturally with: American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus), False Indigo Bush (Amorpha fruticosa).