Ribes aureum

Common name: Golden Currant

Native plant

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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