Cascade Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolia)

The state flower of Oregon, many will know Oregon grape by its former genus name, Mahonia.  It provides yellow blooms, a holly-like evergreen cover, and fall color. It's pretty blue fruit is valuable for wildlife and a variety of human uses including jellies, wine, and dye.  This evergreen shrub has adaptable light and drought tolerance but prefers partial shade and acidic, low-nutrient, well-drained soil.