Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Grossulariaceae

Genus:

Ribes

Species:

Ribes lasianthum

USDA Symbol:

RILA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Caterpillars:

★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from root crown following fire disturbance.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to mountainous regions, prefers open, sunny areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification. Light may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI