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California Native Plant

Ribes sanguineum glutinosum

Southern Pink Currant

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Description

The pink flowering currant is an erect, spreading, deciduous shrub that grows 4'-6' tall. It has lobed, toothed foliage, pink flowers, and black berries between January and March. The pink flowering currant needs shade inland, and is a native to CA. It is drought tolerant and attracts hummingbirds. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

Spring

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.