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Ribes malvaceum
Chaparral Currant
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.
Description
This deciduous shrub drops leaves early and has pink flowers that bloom in winter.
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers