White Flowering Currant
Ribes Indecorum
Overview
The White Flowering Currant, Ribes indecorum, is a deciduous shrub, native to California. Growing 5-6 ft. tall and wide, it features clusters of fragrant white blossoms in late winter to early spring. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. It attracts pollinators while its gray-green foliage provides a serene backdrop. Ideal for naturalistic and water-wise gardens. Cold hardy to 20°F.
Sun Half, ShadeWater Low, Very LowZones 5–9Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Half, Shade
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 5–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Grossulariaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean, Temperate
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