diff --git a/packages/block-library/src/cover/editor.scss b/packages/block-library/src/cover/editor.scss
index ae178aba6c23c1..b6d6aae7e92ec9 100644
--- a/packages/block-library/src/cover/editor.scss
+++ b/packages/block-library/src/cover/editor.scss
@@ -1,6 +1,4 @@
 .wp-block-cover {
-	height: 100%; // This explicit height rule is necessary for the focal point picker to work.
-
 	// Override default cover styles
 	// because we're not ready yet to show the cover block.
 	&.is-placeholder {