Berberis repens, or Creeping Oregon Grape, is an evergreen shrub and groundcover. It features glossy, spiny leaves, yellow spring flowers, and edible blue-black berries,
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Sunlight
Partial shade to full sun
Watering
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
Soil
Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types, prefers slightly acidic.
Temperature
Extremely cold hardy
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Minimal
Partial shade to full sun
Prefers some afternoon shade in hot climates
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
Allow soil to dry between waterings
Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types, prefers slightly acidic.
Extremely cold hardy
Tolerates -30°C to 30°C
Outdoor
Minimal
Annual balanced fertilizer in spring if needed
Plant Type
Shrub, Creeper
Plant Category
Ornamental, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.6-1.5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Evergreen
Leaf Color
Green, Bronze, Red
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
40000
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 1/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 1/5
Edible
Yes
Berries are edible, though tart. Other parts contain alkaloids like berberine, which can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in large quantities, but are generally not considered severely toxic.
