Grossulariaceae
Ribes aureum var. aureum
Ribes aureum var. aureum var. aureum
Also known as Ribes aureum f. chrysococcum, Ribes fragrans, Ribes aureum var. sanguineum, Ribes odoratum f. serotinum
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Golden currant is a beautiful native shrub prized for its clusters of bright yellow, spice-scented flowers in early spring and its value to pollinators and wildlife. It adapts well to a variety of soils and light conditions, making it an easy-care addition to native or wildlife gardens. The berries attract birds and were historically used by Indigenous peoples as a food source.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply to encourage deep root growth, allowing the top 2 inches of soil to dry between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–8
- Temperature
- -40°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 3a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 3 ft – 6 ft
- Spread
- 5 ft
- Spacing
- 72 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yellow
- Foliage
- Green · Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alberta, Arizona, Baltic States, Belgium, Bulgaria, California, Central European Rus, Colorado, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, France, Germany, Hungary, Idaho, Italy, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Ontario, Oregon
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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