Hypericum cerastoides (Hypericum)

Plant Profile

Hypericum cerastoides is a low, mat-forming perennial species of St. John's Wort. It has small, oval, blue-green leaves and produces bright yellow, five-petaled flowers with prominent stamens in summer. Forms a dense groundcover. Native to mountainous regions.

Key Characteristics

• Family: Clusiaceae
• Genus: Hypericum (hy-PER-ee-kum)
• Species: cerastoides (ker-ras-TOY-deez / ser-as-TOI-deez)
• Synonyms: Hypericum rhodoppeum, Campylopus cerastoides

Growing Conditions

Full sun to part shade, well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 5–8. Drought-tolerant once established.

Landscape Uses

Rock gardens, alpine troughs, groundcover, edging.

Maintenance

Low maintenance. Shear after flowering if desired.