Oregongrape
Mahonia repens
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 24"–48" W
Bloom
Apr, May
Native to
WA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Oregongrape is a low-growing native shrub with glossy, holly-like leaves that turn bronze-red in fall. It produces clusters of bright yellow flowers in spring followed by blue berries, and spreads slowly by underground runners to form colonies.
In an HOA neighborhood
Oregongrape is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The spring flowers attract bees and early butterflies, while the berries feed birds and small mammals. The dense, spiny foliage provides excellent nesting and shelter habitat.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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