Darkstar® Creeping Oregon Grape
Mahonia repens 'MonRws' PP #28,549
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly; less once established, more in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Portland Nursery
5050 S.e. Stark St. Portland OR 97215
- Garden Fever Llc
3433 N.e. 24th St. Portland OR 97212
- Thicket
4933 Ne 23rd Avenue Portland OR 97211
- Tony's Garden Center - Portland
10300 Se Holgate Boulevard Portland OR 97266
| 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. |
| Companion Plants | Witch Hazel (Hamamelis); Azalea (Azalea); Fern (Asplenium); Clethra (Clethra); Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!