Oregon Grape (Berberis repens) is native to North America west of the mountain ranges. The Oregon grape’s hardiness zone is 4 to 8. The plant is classified as a shrub, and it is evergreen meaning that it does not lose its leaves in the fall. The Oregon grape plant will appear with lovely bronze-red leaves during the spring that turn to green in summer. The bush can grow to heights of three feet. The stunning yellow flowers which have a delicately sweet scent appear in the spring, attracting a diverse range of precious pollinators, including honeybees, bumblebees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. The Oregon grape hosts the brown elfin butterfly (Callophrys augustinus), and this darling creature lays its eggs on the plant. The beautiful blue berries of the Oregon grape ripen in early fall. The berries are favorites of jays, robins, towhees, and waxwings. The Oregon grape can grow in various light conditions, including dappled shade and direct sun. However, a good six hours of direct sunlight per day will bring the bedazzling berries to fruition. The berries are very high in vitamin C and can be made into wines and jams. At Portland Plant Paradise, we offer all shop customers a free consult, please contact us regarding how you can thrive right along with this gorgeous new addition to your garden. Free shipping. Please know that we do not mail out to PO Boxes without explicit customer permission in writing.
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