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| Mahonia nervosa (N) | |
| Oregon Grape |
| Height: | 60 cm (24") | |
| Spread: | 30 cm (12") | |
| Soil: | Prefers fairly moist soil. | |
| Exposure: | Partial sun and/or partial shade. | |
| Flowers: | Bright yellow flowers in spring. | |
| Berries: | Blue-black berries in the fall. | |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 6-8 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F) | |
| Suggested Uses: | Naturalizing. | |
| General Information: | Native; Deer resistant; Drought tolerant; Inner bark was used for yellow dye; Evergreen. |
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| Mentha requienii | |
| Corsican Mint |
| Height: | 6 cm (2") | |
| Spread: | 24 cm (10") | |
| Soil: | Moist soil. | |
| Exposure: | Full sun. | |
| Flowers: | Purple flowers in July and August. | |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 6-9 (hardy to -23°C or -10°F) | |
| Suggested Uses: | Plant in crevices; Planters; Border plant. | |
| General Information: | Deer resistant; Produces a carpet of mint; Fragrant when touched. |
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| Muehlenbeckia complexa | |
| Maidenhair Vine |
| Height: | Climb to 3 m (10') or 10-15 cm (4-6") as a groundcover. |
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| Spread: | 90 cm (36") | |
| Soil: | Moist but well-drained soil. | |
| Exposure: | Partial sun and/or partial shade. | |
| Flowers: | Greenish white flowers in summer. | |
| Berries: | Fleshy white fruit follows flowers. | |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 8-10 (hardy to -12°C or 10°F) | |
| Suggested Uses: | Border; Clothing an arch, pergola, or trellis. | |
| General Information: | Deer resistant; Drought tolerant; Evergreen. |
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