Fuchsia Flowering Currant (Ribes speciosum)

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Ribes
Featured
Resistances
Deer Resistant, Drought tolerant, Gophers/Voles, Tolerates dry shade
Suitable Locations
Xeriscapic
Soil pH Preferences
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3), Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Sun Requirements
Partial or Dappled Shade
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Bloom Size
Under 1"
Flower Color
Red
Flower Time
Late winter or early spring, Spring
Fruit
Edible to birds
Leaves
Deciduous
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Miscellaneous
Dioecious, Goes Dormant, Tolerates poor soil, With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Plant Habit
Shrub
Plant Height
3 1/2 feet
Plant Spread
4 feet
Detailed Information

The Fuchsia Flowering Currant (Ribes speciosum) is native to **coastal California**, specifically the chaparral and woodlands of the Coast Ranges from Sonoma County south to Baja California.