Plant types

Plant styles

Planting conditions

Seasonal interest

Nurseries & Gardens

Photo by Christian Hummert

This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.

Show all photos

Ribes missouriense

Also Known As

Ribes missouriensis
Missouri Gooseberry
Wild Gooseberry

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

5a-6b

More Options

Ribes missouriense plant details

Ribes missouriense is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring green, white and yellow flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Attracts birds and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes missouriense

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: green, white and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes missouriense

USDA Zones: 5a - 6b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native to Central North American. In addition to delicious fruit, it provides excellent cover and nesting for wildlife and is ranked by KSU as 'Excellent for Wildlife'. Endangered in some parts of the country. Will take dry soil after being established. Outstanding brilliant hues of crimson, blood-red and yellow leaves in Fall. Grown in old gardens for its fragrant flowers and amber colored fruit and fall foliage. Worth planting for no other reason than the fall color! Pacific Coast Hummers -- Anna's, black-chinned, calliope, rufous -- love this plant.