Ribes viburnifolium, Evergreen Currant
Evergreen Currant, Catalina perfume
An evergreen shrub that grows up to three feet high and eight feet wide. Fragrant pink flowers that bloom in the spring through winter are followed by red berries. It is a good ground cover for dry shade, it is also non invasive. If it is mulched heavily it can tolerate extreme heat and drought. You can prune back vigorous vertical shoots that outline the plant. You can also pinch young plants to encourage dense growth.
Plant with:
Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat, St. Catherine's Lace, Redflower Buckwheat, Island Cherry, Island Hazardia and Island Bristleweed, Island Ironwood
- Plant in full sun or partial shade
- Best in well drained clay, sand, loam, or rocky soil
- Low water needs
- Great companion plant under evergreen oaks
- Fragrant foliage
- Attracts bees, birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds
- Hardy up to 20 degrees
- Native to California