Spotted St. John’s Wort (Hypericum punctatum). The herbaceous perennial is native to eastern North America into southern Canada. The plant grows to 2.5 feet, though often shorter as it volunteers in my gardens.

Aptly named, Spotted St. John’s Wort is covered with tiny spots. On petals, sepals, and buds.

And tiny spots on leaves too, as the Willow Leaf Beetle shows us.

Spotted St. John’s Wort shows up in my gardens, volunteering to add their beauty. I do try to corral them. Gather them together. Try to make it look like it was my idea that they are there, where they are welcome.

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