Living Attraction

Mahonia

Mahonia x media

The beguiling scent of this bush fills the air when most other plants have died down for the winter.

Lily of the Valley Bush
Fragrant Mahonia in the Boulder Garden Creative Commons - Attribution (BY): garden

Can perfume the air a few metres away from the bush

Mahonia is grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant, showy, bright yellow November to March flowers. These are followed by edible blue-black fruits.

It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.