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California Native Plant

Berberis repens

Creeping Mahonia

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Description

The Creeping Mahonia is a small evergreen shrub that grows 1'-3' high. It has spiny red to green foliage and yellow flowers in the spring. This plant spreads by underground stems and is resistant to oak root fungus. It is native to California and is drought tolerant. - Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Bronze, Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Blue

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.