Hypericum Densiflorum

Bushy St. John’s-wort (Hypericum densiflorum) is a great summer-blooming shrub with beautiful finely-textured foliage during the growing season. A profusion of bright yellow flowers appear in summer. Adding visual interest in all seasons, Hypericum densiflorum (Bushy St. John’s Wort) is a densely branched deciduous shrub boasting a profusion of bright golden-yellow flowers, 1 in. wide (2.5 cm),. Hypericum densiflorum is a twiggy deciduous shrub, with narrow, oblong green leaves. Mature height will vary depending on environmental conditions, from a mere 2" up to 6". Hypericum densiflorum, also known as bushy St. John's wort or dense St. John's wort, is a perennial herb in the flowering plant family Hypericaceae native to North America. The specific epithet. The genus name Hypericum is derived from the Greek and means 'over an apparition', referring to the common belief that St. John's-worts repel evil spirits. The Hypericum genus supports up to 20.