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Grossulariaceae
Mountain Gooseberry, Red Prickly Gooseberry, Currant
Ribesmontigenum
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Genus
Ribes
(RYE-bees)
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Species
montigenum
(mon-TEE-gen-um)
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Synonym
Limnobotrya montigena
Ribes lacustre var. molle
Ribes lentum
Ribes nubigenum
Grossularia montigenum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
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Where to Grow
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
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Patent Information
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Propagation Methods
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Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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