golden currant
Ribes aureum
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A deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant golden-yellow flowers in spring and ornamental dark berries. It's drought-tolerant once established and makes an attractive addition to native plant gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
The species type is most commonly grown and valued for its fragrant flowers and fruit production; no major named cultivars are widely recognized in horticulture.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant golden-yellow flowers in spring and ornamental dark berries. It's drought-tolerant once established and makes an attractive addition to native plant gardens.
Climate Match for your location
See how well golden currant grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
The species type is most commonly grown and valued for its fragrant flowers and fruit production; no major named cultivars are widely recognized in horticulture.