Ribes inerme
Also Known As
- Whitestem Gooseberry, Klamath gooseberry
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 5'-6'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Ribes inerme plant details
Ribes inerme is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and pink flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Grows well with mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes inerme
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: grossulariaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes inerme
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A West coast currant, with small, not particularly showy flowers followed by small edible berries. Zone 5
Gardening facts about Ribes inerme plant
How to Grow Ribes inerme
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- pink
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 7'-8'
Width: 6'-7'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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aka Flowering Currant
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-7'
Width: 7'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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aka Ribes sanguinea 'Pulsbo Scarlet', Ribes sanguineum 'Pulsbo Scarlet', Flowering Currant, Pulsbo Scarlet Red Flowering Currant
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 6'-7'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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aka Ribes 'Strybing Pink', Flowering Currant
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 7'-8'
Width: 6'-7'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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