Ribes laxiflorum White-flowered currant (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes laxiflorum
White-flowered currant
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes laxiflorum plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to California. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as White-flowered currant.

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Latin Name:  Ribes laxiflorum
Common Name:  White-flowered currant
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Pursh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  A spreading or decumbent plant, clambering over logs and stumps in moist places in California[71].

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. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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