Ribes californicum - Hillside Gooseberry (Plant) California

Ribes californicum - Hillside Gooseberry (Plant) CaliforniaLow maintenance shrub, perfect under native trees. Will respond to water but is best in dry, filtered shade. Berries are edible. Plant Characteristics Family Name Grossulariaceae Species Name Ribes californicum Common Name Hillside Gooseberry Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Part Sun, Inland Part Sun, Inland Shade, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Red, Maroon, Burgundy, White, Cream Flowering Months March, February

Padded palm cushions and protects hand

Tolerant of heat and drought

Groups of associated species (“guilds”) discussed include milkweed

he gives an enthralling view of Southern California lands and people from the 1890s to the 1940s

Discussion covering endemism

and beautifully illustrated book describes an ancient and exquisitely balanced environment home to wondrous organisms: Fire Beetles that mate only on burning branches

which refers to the color of the skin of the bul

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution San Bruno Mountain Natural Habitat Coastal sage scrub

Vintage Wildflowers poster of the California Mother Lode

Hummingbirds

Find out what this looks like on the 20th annual Native Plant Garden Tour on April 15th and 16th

arcuata Common Name Desert Willow Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast-Sun