Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew's Cross (Hypericum hypericoides)St.John's-wort Family This small shrub is semi-evergreen in warmer climates. It grows very low to the ground, and can almost function like a dense, woody groundcover. Small yellow flowers appear from late summer to early fall. Tolerates a wide range of soils and sun. Found naturally in dry, open woods. Blooms: Yellow, 4-6 weeks, July-SeptLeaves: Semi-evergreen, small oval leavesHeight: 1-3’Space: 18-24”Soil: Average-MoistExposure:  Full sun -Part sun- Part shadeFauna: Bees, flies, small butterfliesSeeds:  Flat, brown, clam shell like capsules hold dozens of tiny seedsDeer Resistance: HighZone: 6-10?Native Status: NC native, common in the Piedmont and Sandhills, uncommon in the MountainsProvenance: NC, seed grown