Ribes aureum
Common name: Golden Currant
Golden Currant is an attractive plant with large yellow, fragrant flowers and golden, edible fruit. Mesic to well drained soils with good light will benefit this species best. Its true native range is slightly west of Illinois, however it is naturalized in our region.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrubs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Road-side/Salt Tolerant, Yards that Flood
Habitat
Moist Woods, Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Low branched
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
Yellow
Fall color
Yellow Orange
Size
- Mature height
- 4 Feet
- Mature width
- 4 Feet
- Max height
- 6 Feet
- Max width
- 5 Feet
Additional information
Loved by birds Pollinator hot spot Edible fruit
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