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Also called Red Barberry and Algerita, this fragrant, perennial shrub grows 3 to 8 feet tall. It is tough and hardy when established, and has prickly, green leaves, yellow flowers, and purplish-red berries. This plant grows in full sun to partial shade, and in dry, rocky soils.
May Attract
Red Oregon-Grape is thought to attract these families of birds
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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