Washington Native Plant Society: Photograph of Mahonia nervosa

Mahonia nervosa

Cascade Oregon Grape

Habitat: Dry to fairly moist, open to closed forests from low to moderately high elevations
Bloom time: Throughout spring. Fruits in late summer to early fall.
Range: Southern British Columbia to central California from the western slopes of the Cascades to the Coast.
Notes: Works well in western Washington gardens. For more native plant suggestions for your garden check out Native Plants for Western Washington Gardens and Restoration Projects.