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Chaparral Currant (Ribes malvaceum var. viridifolium) is a summer-deciduous shrub that native to southern and central California, growing primarily in the transverse range mountains and upper peninsular range mountains.
It grows quickly to about 6 feet in height, with beautiful red to light pink flowers in the winter that attract hummingbirds. It can handle some summer water (1-2x per month), and a wide variety of soil types. It prefers part shade or full shade.
Shrub
6 ft Tall
Winter Deciduous
Pink, Red
Winter, Spring
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Low, Very Low
Moderate
Fast, Medium, Slow
Tolerant of a variety of soils as long as long as adequate drainage is provided.
Woodlands, shady areas
Chaparral, Woodland
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 53 likely
Milbert's Tortoiseshell
Aglais milberti
Western Avocado Leafroller Moth
Amorbia cuneana
Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus