Ribes viburnifolium / Catalina Perfume

Found only in Southern California, Northern Baja and our own Channel Islands, this unique Currant is a creeping, sprawling, spicy-smelling plant that loves part-shade!  Don't buy Catalina Perfume for the flower show - It's small, inconsistent and produces few fruits.  Instead, use our only evergreen Currant for its' beautiful red stems, deep green leaves and attractive arching form.  It works great in shady pots, under Oak Trees or any shady spot where its arching stems can be admired.  Very low water once established, Catalina Perfume looks great behind small Coral Bells (Heucheras) and Native Irises.  Reaches 2-4 feet high and eventually spreads wider. Prune a few times a year to keep this great plant compact and full.  A proud member of the UC Davis Arboretum All Stars List (ask us about this great program!)