Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Grossulariaceae

Genus:

Ribes

Species:

Ribes marshallii

USDA Symbol:

RIMA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to forested areas with ample organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI