Darkstar® Creeping Oregon Grape
Mahonia repens 'MonRws' PP #28,549
SKU
8451
A low, spreading evergreen shrub with exceptional purple foliage. Displays bright yellow flowers in spring, followed by showy blue-black fruit clusters. Perfect for small groupings, or mass for a large-scale groundcover. Good erosion control on sloped sites. Tolerates dry shade conditions, when established. A new Monrovia exclusive introduction.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly; less once established, more in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ma-HOH-nee-a REE-penz |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 1 1/2 ft. tall, spreading 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring flowers, followed by sour blue-black fruit in late summer. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding, Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Hillside, Wildlife Garden, Dry Shade, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Edible, Fall Color, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly; less once established, more in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic foliage color |
Prefers humusy, lightly acidic, well-drained soil. Space 3 to 4 ft. apart as groundcover; closer for faster coverage. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates dry shade. Apply a controlled-release fertilizer in spring. Spreads along surface by stolons.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 9
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