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California Native Plant

Ribes viburnifolium

Catalina Perfume, Evergreen Currant

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Description

The evergreen currant is a fragrant evergreen shrub that grows 3'-6' tall and 6'-10' wide. It has red stems and small rose-colored flowers with red berries between February and April. This shrub tolerates moist conditions and needs partial shade inland. The evergreen currant is native to CA and is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Foundation

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.