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| Identification |
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Genus
Ribes
Species
malvaceum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
pink flowering currant
chaparral currant
Family
GROSSULARIACEAE
Specimen number
S10170
Data source
HumGrdn p90;Frgnt p311
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| Life cycle |
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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'
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| Climate |
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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
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| Garden |
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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.
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| Special qualities |
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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
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| Adverse factors |
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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
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| Herbal medicine |
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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
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| Traditional uses |
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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
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| Cultivation |
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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
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Ribes malvaceum is a wildflower and may have originated from Central and Southern California.
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| Herbarium |
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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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