Ribes californicum

Also Known As

Hillside Gooseberry

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 3'-8'
W: 2'-6'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Ribes californicum plant details

Ribes californicum is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and clay soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes californicum

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes californicum

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average and clay

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This attractive and deciduous shrub grows to 3'-5' tall. An excellent plant to attract birds, which like to eat the berries. This is an excellent background plant in a bird garden, wildlife habitat,or woodland garden. The plant does have spines, so plant where it won't be disturbed. The flowers are white-purple and bloom in February-March. Hillside Gooseberry is native to the coast ranges and it thrives in part shade with moderate water. Endemic to California. Nectar source for hummingbirds. Birds eat berries, flowers good for hummingbird, bee, and butterfly garden No Historical Uses found. Found in throughout mainly coastal and forested areas of california. Communitites located in Redwood Forest, Chaparral, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Foothill Woodland Between 0 and 3281 feet.