Plant Description
Ribes sanguineum
Red flowering currant is a beautiful native ornamental shrub with flowers that range from whiteish pink to deep red. Its flowers are known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Red flowering currant has bright pink flowers and green leaves.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height at 20 yrs | 10 ft |
| Mature Height | 10 ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Life Span | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Moderate |
| Drought Tolerance | Moderate |
| Deer Browse | Yes |
| Wildlife Value | Valuable in the spring and summer for pollinators and hummingbirds |
| Timber Value | None |
| Resprout Ability | Potential to resprout after wildfire or cutting |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 6-8 |
| Flower Color | More commonly pink or red, sometimes white |
| Bloom Time | March-June |
| Habitat | Open woodlands |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Grossulariaceae |
| Genus | Ribes |
| Species | R. sanguineum |
