St. Peterswort

St. Peterswort (Hypericum crux-andreae) is a small shrub or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. It has yellow flowers which appear in mid summer.
It grows at moderate speed from a single crown to a height of about 2 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, sprigs. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 4.6-7, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Hypericum crux-andreae profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Hypericum Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Yellow-flowered natives Category:Mid Summer blooming natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Natives between 1 and 3 feet tall Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs