Catalina Evergreen Currant

Overview

Ribes viburnifolium, known as Catalina Evergreen Currant, is a drought-tolerant shrub native to California. It features glossy, leathery leaves and wine-red stems, spreading 3-6 feet wide and tall. In spring, it boasts fragrant, deep red flowers followed by small, inedible berries. Ideal for low-water landscapes, it thrives in part to full shade and provides excellent ground cover, attracting birds and beneficial insects. Hardy to 10°F, it's a resilient choice for sustainable designs.