Mahonia repens
Mahonia repens is a very adaptable, native, woodland ground cover with bright, canary-yellow blooms.
Mahonia repens is a very adaptable, native, woodland ground cover with bright, canary yellow blooms in late winter to early spring. Wildlife enjoys the blue berries that follow. Leaves can take on tints of red and purple in winter. Tolerates rich to poor soil. Drought tolerant once established. Excellent for use as a small to large scale ground cover in a woodland garden, or in a small shrub grouping. Plants spread slowly by underground rhizomes. Provides effective erosion control for slopes.
Common Name: Creeping Oregon Grape
Family: Berberidaceae (The Barberry Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries: Blue
Benefits: Humminbirds, Bees, Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: Yes
Native Habitat: Dry rocky slopes and open forests in the steppe and montane zones; common in SE BC, rare in C and SC BC.
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Geographical Origin: North America
