Ribes americanum

Common Name: Wild Black Currant

SKU: Ribesamericanum

Ribes americanum

Common Name: Wild Black Currant

SKU: Ribesamericanum
We are frequently looking for a shrub that grows to 3 feet and does well in dry shade, like that under older oaks. This one fits that bill. The fruit is edible when it ripens in July. In the fall, its leaves turn a very nice red and orange, but plants in full ...

$28.00 1 gallon

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Plant Details

Plant Type
Shrubs
Soil Type
Medium, Medium Wet
Light Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom Period
Spring
Urban Environment
Road-side/Salt Tolerant, Yards that Flood
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils, Woodlands
Growth Form
Shrubby/Multi-stemmed/Low Branching
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Color
Yellow
Fall Color
Orange Red
Size
Max height5 Feet Max width6 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant, Edible fruit, Loved by birds, Pollinator hot spot

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