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Hypericum boreale

Northern Bog St. John's Wort, Northern St. John's Wort
Other regional names: Northern St. Johnswort
  • Northern St. Johnswort
Also known as: Hypericum boreale f. boreale +7 more
  • Hypericum boreale f. boreale
  • Hypericum boreale f. callitrichoides Fassett
  • Hypericum canadense subsp. boreale Britton, 1891
  • Hypericum canadense var. boreale Britton
  • Hypericum muticum var. boreale (Britton) E.P.Bicknell
  • Hypericum mutilum subsp. boreale (Britton) J.M.Gillett
  • Hypericum mutilum var. boreale (Britton) E.P.Bicknell
  • Sarothra borealis (Britton) Y.Kimura
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Hypericaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in North America, Hypericum boreale (commonly known as northern bog St. John's-wort or northern St. John's-wort) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Hypericaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
British Columbia, Oregon, Washington

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