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Creeping Mahonia – Yellow Flowers & Blue-Black Berries

Creeping Mahonia: Low Spreader for Erosion Control

Low, spreading form with bright yellow flowers followed by blue-black fruit clusters. Suitable for large-scale groundcover, shrub groupings, and erosion control. Evergreen.

Plant Profile

Light: Partial sun
Moisture: Low
Height: 2 feet or less
Spread: 2–4 feet

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja

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