Ribes irriguum Idaho gooseberry (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes irriguum
Idaho gooseberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes irriguum plant species is found in Northwestern N. America - southwards from British Columbia. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Idaho gooseberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. oxyacanthoides irriguum. (Douglas.)Sinnott. Grossularia irrigua. (Dougl.)Cov.&Britt.

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Latin Name:  Ribes irriguum
Common Name:  Idaho gooseberry
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Douglas.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist to dry canyons and open to wooded hillsides[60].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a moisture retentive but well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality[11, 200]. Plants are quite tolerant of shade though do not fruit so well in such a position[11]. Hardy to about -20°c[200]. Plants can harbour a stage of 'white pine blister rust', so they should not be grown in the vicinity of pine trees[155]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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