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Evergreen Currant
Ribes viburnifolium
shrub⛅ part shade💧 low water
A low-growing evergreen shrub native to California with glossy, leathery foliage and small reddish flowers followed by dark berries. Excellent for drought-tolerant landscapes and as a groundcover in Mediterranean gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6b to Zone 10bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 7.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringWinter
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California
Native to: California
Function & Care
erosion controlhedgerowpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Notable Cultivars
Santa Rosa is a popular selection known for vigorous spreading growth and improved ornamental appeal.