Shrubs
Mahonia repens (Creeping Oregon Grape)
Mahonia repens (Berberis repens)
Also known as Creeping Oregon Grape
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About This Plant
Mahonia repens (Creeping Oregon Grape), 'Creeping Oregon Grape', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Mahonia repens is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Mahonia repens (Berberis repens)
- Common name
- Creeping Oregon Grape
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 6-12 in tall × 18-36 in wide
- Growth habit
- Spreading
- Growth rate
- Slow to moderate
- Bloom time
- Early spring (March to April)
- Bloom color
- Pink, White
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bumblebees, Hummingbirds, Native bees
- Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat, Pollinator support, Small mammal forage
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling