Connecticut Plants
Canada St. Johnswort
Hypericum canadense L.

Both Canada St. Johnswort and dwarf St. Johnswort have small, yellow-orange flowers. The plants can be distinguished by their leaves -- Canada St. Johnswort has much longer, narrower leaves.

  • Family: St. Johnswort (Hypericaceae)
  • Habitat: wet or moist soil
  • Height: 6-20 inches
  • Flower size: 1/4 inch across
  • Flower color: yellow to yellow-orange
  • Flowering time: July to September
  • Origin: native
Hypericum canadense L.