Ribes viburnifolium, Evergreen Currant
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Ribes viburnifolium, Evergreen Currant
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Evergreen Currant, Catalina perfume
A California native 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
| Family Name | Grossulariaceae |
| Species Name | Ribes viburnifolium |
| Common Name | Catalina perfume, Evergreen currant |
| Native to | Channel Islands |
| Plant Type | Perennial shrub |
| Height x Width | 1-3’ x 3-6’ |
| Growth Habit | Sprawling |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun Exposure | Part sun to shade |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Any |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flowering Months | Late winter to early spring |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Cold Hardy to | 20 |
| Attracts pollinators | Bees, butterflies |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | No |