Catalina currant, Ribes viburnifolium

Plant Description

Plant Type: Shrub

Size: 2-3 ft tall, 8 ft wide

Growth Habit: Spreading, Arching

Flower Color: Purple, Red, Pink

Flowering Season: Winter, Spring

Dormancy: Evergreen

Wildlife Supported: Native Bees. Berries appeal to birds but only in coastal gardens. Deer Resistant

Landscaping Information

Sun: Partial to full shade

Moisture: Very low once established

Cold Tolerance: Tolerates cold to 15 ° F

Soil Drainage:  Medium

Natural Habitat: A rare member of the chaparral plant community. Shrubby canyon areas.

Common Uses: Excellent under oaks and for erosion control in dry shade with other shrubs. Bank stabilization, Groundcover, Lawn alternative