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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. |
| Mahonia repens | |
| Creeping Oregon Grape |
| Height: | 10-60 cm (4-24") |
| Spread: | 1 m (3') |
| Soil: | Well-drained or moist soil. |
| Exposure: | Partial shade to full sun. |
| Flowers: | Yellow flowers in spring. |
| Berries: | Purple-blue berries from late summer to early fall. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 5-9 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Plant on slopes; Provide winter colour. |
| General Information: | Blue-green leaves; Bronzy foliage in winter; Deer resistant; Drought tolerant; Evergreen; Native. |
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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. |
| 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. |
