Ribes americanum
Common name: Wild Black Currant
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 to the point of desire for animals and people when it ripens in July. In the fall, their leaves turn a very nice red and orange, but plants in full sun shift fall color into deeper purple that can border on black.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrub
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
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/Clump
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Cream Yellow
Fall color
Orange Red
Size
- Mature height
- 3 Feet
- Mature width
- 3 Feet
- Max height
- 5 Feet
- Max width
- 6 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Loved by birds Pollinator hot spot Edible fruit