The Oregon grape is the official state flower of Oregon — an evergreen shrub with bright yellow flowers and blue, grape-like berries.

• Official flower: Oregon grape
• Scientific name: Mahonia aquifolium
• Year adopted: 1899
• Native range: the Pacific Northwest

About the oregon grape

Oregon adopted the Oregon grape in 1899. It bears clusters of small, fragrant yellow flowers in spring, followed by tart blue berries, and its glossy, holly-like leaves stay green all year. Despite the name, it is not a true grape.

Where it grows

The Oregon grape is native to the Pacific Northwest, growing in forests and on slopes across Oregon and blooming in early spring.

Oregon state flower FAQs

What is the state flower of Oregon?

Oregon’s state flower is the oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium), which it adopted in 1899.

When did Oregon adopt its state flower?

Oregon designated the oregon grape as its official state flower in 1899.

Is Oregon grape a grape?

No. Oregon grape is an evergreen shrub named for its clusters of blue, grape-like berries; it is not related to true grapes.

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