and trees that support bees
Native grasses also provide vital habitat for many species of insects
Edible purple fruit ripens in late summer
A medium-size perennial groundcover with a cheerful flower display in summer and fall
Rose Flowering Months May
Ribes thacherianum - Santa Cruz Island Gooseberry (Plant) Non-Fiction and trees that support beesVery handsome, fast growing shrub. Dark berries, showy flowers. Attracts birds. Protect from hot inland sun. A very rare gooseberry only from Santa Cruz Island. Plant Characteristics Family Name Grossulariaceae Species Name Ribes thacherianum Common Name Santa Cruz Island Gooseberry Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose, White, Cream Flowering