Mahonia repens

AKA Berberis aquifolium repens
Clusters of fragrant yellow flowers
Green berries change to dark blue in the summer and persist into winter
Dull blue-green leaves with spines on their edges turn bronze-purple tones in the winter
Suckering, compact, spreading habit
Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
30-40 cm

SPREAD:
100-125 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Mahonia grow best in partial to full shade, and in a moist, slightly acidic soil. Though it grows slowly, it suckers, and will need some care to keep it formal-looking.

Additional Notes about Creeping Oregon Grape-Holly:

Native to Ontario

Larval host for some native moths and butterflies, including the Brown Elfin Butterfly. The flowers produce pollen and nectar, attracting bees, hummingbirds, moths, and other insects. The fruit is enjoyed by midsized birds and mammals. Because the edges of the leaves have small pricks, deer avoid this plant. In winter, they may become desperate enough to browse it.