Common Name
evergreen currant
Scientific Name
Ribes viburnifolium
Description
California native plant; good shade-tolerant groundcover under native oaks and in other dry, shady areas; shiny and fragrant foliage looks attractive all year; attracts hummingbirds and beneficial insects.
California Native
Yes
All-Star
Yes
Type
Groundcover
Sun Exposure:
Part Shade
Shade
Water Needs:
Very Low
Low
Bloom Season(s):
Spring
Wildlife Value(s):
Hummingbirds
Beneficial Insects
Pruning Needs
little or none
Location(s) in Arboretum