creeping Oregon-grape
Berberis aquifolium var. repens
Description:
Low-growing evergreen shrub is slow to mature but worth the wait; gradually spreads underground to form a dense groundcover; yellow flower clusters in winter followed by blue berries; seasonal red foliage; deer resistant; best in part shade and useful for erosion control; attracts bees, birds, butterflies.
Native to:
California
Plant Type:
Shrub
Height:
2 ft
Width:
4 ft
Flower Color:
Yellow
Bloom Period:
February-March
Wildlife Value:
Honey Bees
Native Bees
Sun Exposure:
Part Shade (best with afternoon shade)
Shade (less than 1 hour of direct sunlight)
Irrigation Needs:
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Maintenance Needs:
Prune to shape; remove old or dead stems in late summer as needed.