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Botanical illustration of Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia aquifolium) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 3–9

Mahonia aquifolium

Oregon Grape Holly

ShrubEvergreenNative
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Mature size
5–6 ft tall
5–6 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun–Part Shade
Water use
Very Low
USDA zones
3–9
Soil
Drained, rich
Bloom
Yellow
Spring

Notable features

berriesbirdsbutterfliesdeer resistantevergreenfire resistantfragrantpollinatorsrain gardensshadewildlife

Companion plants for Oregon Grape Holly

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Oregon Grape Holly.

Botanical illustration of Russian Sage (Salvia yangii) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 4–9

Russian Sage

Salvia yangii

Perennial3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–9

Switchgrass

Native

Panicum virgatum

Grass3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 3–9

Blanket Flower

Native

Gaillardia aristata

Perennial1–2.5 ft tallZones 3–9
Botanical illustration of Fringed Sage (Artemisia frigida) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–7

Fringed Sage

Native

Artemisia frigida

Groundcover0.5–1.5 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of Giant Sacaton (Sporobolus wrightii) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 5–9

Giant Sacaton

Native

Sporobolus wrightii

Grass4–6 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma cooperi) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 5–9

Hardy Ice Plant

Delosperma cooperi

Groundcover0.25–0.5 ft tallZones 5–9
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