Ribes malvaceum
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Ribes malvaceum

pink flowering currant
chaparral currant

  family grossulariaceae 
  genus ribes 

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Identification
Genus  Ribes Species  malvaceum Variety  Cultivar  Common names  pink flowering currant   chaparral currant Family  GROSSULARIACEAE Specimen number  S10170 Data source  HumGrdn p90;Frgnt p311
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Various Life span    Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Various Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  6' Overall spread  6'
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun to partial shade Water  Dry Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Various USDA hardiness  USDA zones 06a-08b AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Ribes malvaceum has a good supply of nectar that hummingbirds feed on. The flowers and leaves of Pink flowering currant (also known as chaparral currant) have a mild sweet perfume. This plant can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. Full sun to partial shade is best for growing this species. It usually does best in dry soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  yes Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  flowers are fragrant; leaves are fragrant Fragrance parts  Flowers   Leaves Fragrance intensity  Mild Fragrance category  Faintly sweet Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Ribes malvaceum is a wildflower and may have originated from Central and Southern California.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Flowers: Ribes malvaceum has tubular flowers. Most often the blossoms occur in either pink or white.

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