Ribes californicum, Hillside Gooseberry Christmas and vireos forage for insects

and vireos forage for insects in the foliage

The seeds are toxic

-Easy to grow

- Best in  moist well drained soil

Ribes californicum, Hillside Gooseberry Christmas and vireos forage for insectsHillside Gooseberry A California Native that can reach up to eight feet tall and six feet wide. Pink and purple flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies and bloom winter through spring. The birds love the berries. This plant is summer deciduous. sun to part shade (inland) water 1x per week once established, slightly more if inland or non coastal climate tolerates sandy soil likes good drainage Attracts butterflies, birds, bees, and