Ribes viburnifolium
Catalina Perfume, Evergreen Currant
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:
Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).