St. Andrew's Cross
Hypericum hypericoides
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About St. Andrew's Cross
St. Andrew's Cross (Hypericum hypericoides) is a compact Florida-native evergreen shrub bearing distinctive four-petaled yellow flowers whose sepals form a characteristic X shape throughout summer and into fall. Excellent for dry, sandy native gardens in NE Florida, it is drought-tolerant, pollinator-attractive, and adaptable to a wide range of soils in USDA zones 5b–10a. Starting at $14.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Grow in full sun to partial shade; full sun maximizes bloom. This Florida native tolerates NE Florida's heat and humidity well and requires no special protection — plant in a spot with 4–6+ hours of direct sun for best flowering performance.
Drought-tolerant once established in NE Florida's sandy soils; water regularly only during the first growing season. Thereafter, relies on rainfall with minimal supplemental irrigation. Avoid constantly wet or poorly drained sites, which promote root rot.
Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils as long as drainage is adequate; tolerates both dry and occasionally moist conditions. Light application of a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring is sufficient — this native thrives in low-nutrient conditions typical of NE Florida's sandy soils.
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Common questions
Is St. Andrew's Cross a good plant for St. Augustine?
St. Andrew's Cross is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-4 feet × 1-3 feet.