Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
fiddle-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
JATROPHA integerrima
Common Name
Mahonia
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
In Hindi
Mahonia
Peregrina
In German
Mahonia
Peregrina
In French
Mahonia
Peregrina
In Spanish
Mahonia
Peregrina
In Greek
Mahonia
Peregrina
In Portuguese
mahonia
Peregrina
In Polish
Mahonia
Peregrina
In Latin
Mahonia
Peregrina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Euphorbiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Jatropheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Mahonia and Peregrina
Season and care of Mahonia and Peregrina is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Peregrina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Peregrina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mahonia and Peregrina Physical Information
Mahonia and Peregrina physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Peregrina are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peregrina flower color: Red
- Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Mahonia and Peregrina
Care of Mahonia and Peregrina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peregrina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.