WALLACE W HANSEN

Native Plants of the Northwest
Native Plant Nursery & Gardens

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Updated May 17, 2010

Ribes aureum var. aureum (Golden Currant)

An attractive, deciduous shrub, Golden Currant grows vigorously from 3-10.'

Spicy, golden-yellow flowers from February to April on tall, wand-like stems are sought by hummingbirds.

Birds like the edible black fruits that ripen in mid-July, as do many jam connoisseurs.

Fine for native gardens, this currant is at home in much of North America, except the extreme southern and eastern states. It is hardy in USDA zones 2-10 and is highly tolerant of drought.

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