SCIENTIFIC NAME: Mahonia repens 'MonRws', PP28,549

COMMON NAME: Darkstar® Creeping Oregon Grape

GARDEN SIZE: 1.5 feet tall x 3-4 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 5-9

EXPOSURE: Full Shade to Part Sun; Protect from harsh winter winds

WATER & SOIL: Prefers average to moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil; average water needs. Tolerates drought once established.

HABIT (FORM): Mounding, spreading

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Purple foliage, especially in fall

FLOWERS: Bright yellow flowers in spring, followed by showy blue-black fruit clusters

PLANT ORIGIN: Western North America, from British Columbia and Alberta in Canada to the western United States, including states such as California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a host for local insects and wildlife. May provide food for insects in the spring.

FERTILIZING: Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer; repeat after flowering if desired

PRUNING: No pruning required but can be clipped lightly any time of year for a tidy appearance.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

USES: Foundation planting, Borders, Privacy Screens, Woodland Gardens