Hypericum patulum Sungold

Sungold St Johns Wort

Hypericum patulum ‘Sungold’ is a deciduous shrub valued for its abundant golden-yellow cup-shaped flowers with prominent tufted stamens that bloom heavily from summer into early fall. The flowers stand out against small blue-green to medium green foliage, and the plant forms a low spreading mound that provides long-lasting seasonal color.

Type: Deciduous shrub
Mature Size: Width: 3–4 ft · Height: 2–3 ft
USDA Zones: 5a–8b

Form: Low, spreading, rounded

Light: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to average garden soils

Water: Medium; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees and other pollinating insects

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for borders, slopes, foundation plantings, and mass plantings where low-growing summer color is desired. Its spreading habit also works well on banks and edges.

Care:
Plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Prune in early spring to maintain compact form and encourage vigorous flowering on new growth. Once established, it tolerates moderate dry conditions well.

Plant type

Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

3-4'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Bloom time

Summer

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

SeaGreen

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Average, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded, Spreading

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No