Mahonia repens (Creeping Oregon Grape)

Creeping Oregon Grape is a low growing, flowering, groundcover with edible berries around August and September. The berries are commonly used for making jams and jellies. It spreads readily in poor, rocky and sandy soils but is not difficult to keep from spreading to unwanted areas, it is not competitive with established vegetation. Often one of the only plants thriving where you find it, it is incredibly cold, heat and drought tolerant and actually prefers 'dry-shade' the most. Most often found in dry sage steppe into dry forest floors, such as foothill Ponderosa stands. Once established this requires no irrigation and will also tolerate poor, rocky soil. Perfect choice for wildlife, woodland or native yards. It is also fire resistant and will sprout from the roots after a prescribed or devastating fire. High deer resistance.  Begins blooming April and May with bright yellow bunches of small flowers that really stand out against the deep green and red foliage. Berries will fol