Ribes cynosbati

Common Name: Eastern Prickly Gooseberry

SKU: Eastern Prickly Gooseberry

Ribes cynosbati

Common Name: Eastern Prickly Gooseberry

SKU: Eastern Prickly Gooseberry
Ribes cynosbati is a native wild currant well suited for drier soils.  It prefers partial sun, although excessive shade will reduce blooming and fruit production.  As the common name Prickly Gooseberry implies, its fruits are covered in tiny soft sp ...

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Plant Details

Plant Type
Shrubs
Soil Type
Dry, Medium, Medium Dry
Light Exposure
Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom Period
Spring
Urban Environment
Yards that Flood
Habitat
Sandy Soils, Woodlands
Growth Form
Shrubby/Multi-stemmed/Low Branching
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Color
Green
Fall Color
Yellow
Size
Max height5 Feet Max width5 Feet
Sizing Options
1 Gallon, 5 Gallon
Additional information
Butterfly host plant, Edible fruit