Chaparral Currant
Ribes malvaceum
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Grossulariaceae
- Genus:
- Ribes
- Species:
- Ribes malvaceum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 6-8 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- feb, mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- Pink
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Aseptis binotata?, Decodes opleri, Epinotia sagittana, orange tortrix moth (Argyrotaenia franciscana), Synaxis hirsutaria, Tobacco budworm (Heliothis virescens)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to chaparral and coastal scrub areas
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o