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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

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Ribes missouriense plant details

Ribes missouriense is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with. 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
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.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Ribes missouriense plant

How to Grow Ribes missouriense

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • yellow
    • green
  • Fruit

    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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