Grossulariaceae
Ribes aureum var. villosum
Ribes aureum var. villosum var. villosum
Also known as Coreosma odorata, Ribes odoratum, Ribes palmatum, Chrysobotrya odorata
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Golden Currant · Native Shrub · Edible Berries · Pollinator · Wildlife Garden · Grossulariaceae · Yellow Flowers · Fragrant · Deciduous · Midwest Native
Golden currant is a vigorous native shrub known for its fragrant, bright yellow flowers in spring and colorful edible berries that ripen from yellow to red to black in late summer. It adapts well to partial shade and a range of soil types, making it a versatile choice for native and wildlife gardens. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage strong new growth for the following season.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply during dry spells; allow top 1-2 inches of soil to dry between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 4.7–7.8
- 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
- 48 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Red
- Foliage
- Green · Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Great Britain, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Manchuria, Maryland, Masachusettes, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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