Ribes viburnifolium (Catalina Currant)
Ribes viburnifolium (Catalina Currant) with tiny red flowers nestled among shiny deep green rounded leaves.
Botanical name: Ribes viburnifolium
Common names: Catalina Currant, Island Gooseberry, Evergreen Currant
Family: Grossulariaceae
Origin: California
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8-11
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsRibes viburnifolium, is an uncommon North American species in the gooseberry family.
Ribes viburnifolium is a perennial shrub which grows low to the ground, extending long reddish stems horizontally. It may be pruned to restrain its sprawling tendencies.
The leaves are dark green and shiny on their top surfaces, and lighter green or yellowish and leathery on the undersides. The leaves have glands which exude a sticky, citrus-scented sap.
Clusters of deep red flowers bloom in late winter and into early spring. The plant yields small red fruits later in the spring.
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