Catalina currant, Ribes viburnifolium
UC Davis Arboretum All-Stars plant! Aromatic leathery dark green leaves on arching stems.
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