Quick answer: Agarita (Mahonia trifoliolata) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
Photo: smallcurio from Austin, TX, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-2.0)
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 | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil | Rocky, limestone, well-drained loam/clay, tolerates caliche |
| Bloom | Feb-Apr |
| Height | 3-6 ft (to 10 ft) |
| Wildlife value | Songbirds eat fruit, quail/small mammals use for cover, honey source |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Agarita
Where is Agarita native?
Agarita (Mahonia trifoliolata) is native to Texas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Agarita bloom?
Agarita blooms Feb-Apr. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Agarita need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Low. Soil: Rocky, limestone, well-drained loam/clay, tolerates caliche. Mature height: 3-6 ft (to 10 ft).
Is Agarita good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Songbirds eat fruit, quail/small mammals use for cover, honey source.
Is Agarita deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Agarita is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Agarita?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Mahonia trifoliolata by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Agarita.
- Mealy blue sage Salvia farinacea
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- Engelmann's prickly pear (cactus apple) Opuntia engelmannii
- Huisache Vachellia farnesiana
- Texas mountain laurel Dermatophyllum secundiflorum
- Mexican olive Cordia boissieri
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