A close up of red flowering currant flowers, which have five petals and color that is a deeper pink towards the outside edge and nearly white in the center.
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A red flowering currant seen from a distance, so the viewer can see the entire shrub.
Bright pink flower clusters against green leaves.

Red Flowering Currant – Bare Root

$3.50

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Ribes sanguineum

Size/Seed Zone: Bare root 12 – 18″

Sun: Full sun, can tolerate sun or some shade

Soil Conditions: Best on well drained soils

Special Uses:  Supports pollinators, birds, hummingbirds

Beautiful ornamental shrub with white, pink, to deep red flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Habitat Notes: Often occurs in disturbed sites in full or partial sunlight. Occupies open areas rather than shrubby understory settings.

ID Notes:  Upright multi-stemmed shrub with distinct pink flowers in early spring. Leaves resemble a salmonberry leaf. Veined and ruffled leaf.

 

Caring for Your Bare Root Plants

How to Care For Your Plants

Height at 20 yrs. 10 ft. Deer Browse Low
Mature Height  10 ft. Wildlife Value   Moderate-High
Growth Rate Moderate Timber Value   N/A
Lifespan Long Resprout Ability  Yes
Moisture Use Moderate Hardiness  Moderate
Drought Tolerance Moderate  
Sun Tolerance Moderate-High  

USDA Plant Database

Wildflower Native Plant Database

Photo Credits: The Wild Garden, www.nwplants.com