Ribes malvaceum

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Chaparral currant

A 5′ – 10′ deciduous shrub Endemic to California.

It likes sun along the coast and cool climates to part shade inland with good drainage.

Looks its garden best with mulch, and little extra water in the spring.

Adorned with fragrant pink flower clusters October – March followed by edible red fruits.

One leaf will add a distinct twist to your peppermint tea!

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky

Other:Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant

 

Ecological Value

Hummingbirds pollinate, others birds eat the currants.

Historical Uses

Roots used for toothaches. Berries eaten fresh.

Distribution

Endemic to California.

Elevation

Between 0 and 5000 feet

Communities
Habitat

Chaparral slopes