Ribes viburnifolium
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Catalina Perfume
An evergreen shrub that grows 3′ to 6′ tall and 6′-12′ wide.
Its has dark shiny green leathery leaves that are fragrant after rains. The red bark, and small purplish flowers and a lovely contrast to the leaves. Flowers Jan – May, fruits May to July.
This plant looks great all year long and works well accompanied with Iris douglasiana and Heuchera maxima. The shiny green leaves make Catalina Perfume a good, authentic, drought tolerant substitute for Star Jasmine.
Excellent under oaks and good for bank cover and erosion control.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Dry, Light, Moderate
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky
Other: Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control
| Ecological Value | Status: It is included in CNPS's inventory of rare and endangered plants on list 1B.2 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere) |
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| Container | 1-Gal-O, D-16-O, D-40-O, 1-Gal, D-16, D-16S, D-40, D-40S |
| Historical Uses | No Historical Uses found. |
| Distribution | Native to California and to Baja California. |
| Elevation | Below 1000’ |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Bluffs, canyons |
