Quick answer: Creeping Oregon grape (Mahonia repens) is native to 15 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry, Moist |
| Soil | Rich, well-drained sandy/loamy/chalky/granitic soils |
| Bloom | Apr-Jul |
| Height | 1-3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Fruit eaten by birds/wildlife, provides cover |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Creeping Oregon grape
Where is Creeping Oregon grape native?
Creeping Oregon grape (Mahonia repens) is native to 15 states across the Midwest and West. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Creeping Oregon grape bloom?
Creeping Oregon grape blooms Apr-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Creeping Oregon grape need?
Light: Part Shade. Water: Dry, Moist. Soil: Rich, well-drained sandy/loamy/chalky/granitic soils. Mature height: 1-3 ft.
Is Creeping Oregon grape good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Fruit eaten by birds/wildlife, provides cover.
Is Creeping Oregon grape deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Creeping Oregon grape is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Creeping Oregon grape seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Mahonia repens on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Creeping Oregon grape.
- Scarlet gilia Ipomopsis aggregata
- Bearberry Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
- Smooth sumac Rhus glabra
- Scarlet globemallow Sphaeralcea coccinea
- Harebell Campanula rotundifolia
- Indian ricegrass Achnatherum hymenoides
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