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Ribes aureumCA Native
GOLDEN CURRANT
Uses: Attractive shrub. Early flowers turn into berries. Wildlife magnet. With extra water, will remain evergreen.
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Sun Exposure
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Sun/Partial sun
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Water Requirements
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Dry to semi-dry
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Soil Preference
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Sand to clay
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Height & Width
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6' x 2'-3'
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Flowers
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Winter/Spring; Yellow
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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Evergreen with water
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Ribes sanguineumCA Native
PINK FLOWERING CURRANT
Uses: Under tall trees, as accent plant, hedge. Edible fruit. Upright shrub with showy flower spray. Likes dry shade.
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Sun Exposure
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Shade/part shade
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Water Requirements
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Semi-dry to semi-moist
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Soil Preference
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Sandy to clay
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Height & Width
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5' x 5'
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Flowers
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Early spring; Pink/red
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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Deciduous
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Ribes malvaceum "Dancing Tassels"CA Native
CHAPARRAL CURRANT
Uses: Under trees, as accent plant, as hedge. Pretty flowers. Upright bushy shrub with fragrant leaves. Likes dry shade.
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Sun Exposure
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Part sun/part shade
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Water Requirements
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Semi-dry/semi-moist
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Soil Preference
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Sandy to clay
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Height & Width
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5'8" x 5' 8"
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Flowers
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Winter/spring; Pink
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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Deciduous
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Ribes viburnifoliumEndangered CA Native
CATALINA or EVERGREEN CURRANT
Uses: Under trees, groundcover, shaded pots. Fragrant leaves provide cover for wildlife. Small flower.
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Sun Exposure
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Part sun to shade
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Water Requirements
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Semi-dry
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Soil Preference
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Sandy to rocky
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Height & Width
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3' x 3' - 6'
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Flowers
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Wint/Spring; Maroon
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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Evergreen
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