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Ribes cereum Wax Currant

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Growth Width Max 6 ft.

Growth Height Max 6 ft.

Exposure Full to Filtered

Soil Moisture Low

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 8b

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 4a

Growth Width Max 6 ft.

Growth Height Max 6 ft.

Exposure Full to Filtered

Soil Moisture Low

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 8b

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 4a

Description

Ribes cereum, commonly known as Wax Currant, is a deciduous shrub native to western North America, ranging from British Columbia to New Mexico. It thrives in various habitats, including dry slopes, woodlands, and alpine regions. The plant is characterized by its aromatic, spicy-scented foliage and clusters of tubular pink to white flowers that bloom from mid-spring to mid-summer, attracting pollinators like bees and hummingbirds. These blossoms give way to bright red berries, which, while edible, vary in palatability and have been traditionally used in jams and jellies. Wax Currant is valued for its drought tolerance, low maintenance, and ability to provide food and cover for wildlife.

Aromatic Foliage: The leaves emit a spicy fragrance, adding sensory appeal to gardens.
Wildlife Attraction: Its flowers and fruits attract a variety of pollinators and birds, enhancing biodiversity.
Adaptability: Thrives in dry, rocky, or sandy soils with low water requirements, making it suitable for xeriscaping.

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Size

5 gal.

Item

80580-105

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5 gal.

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Description

Aromatic Foliage: The leaves emit a spicy fragrance, adding sensory appeal to gardens.
Wildlife Attraction: Its flowers and fruits attract a variety of pollinators and birds, enhancing biodiversity.
Adaptability: Thrives in dry, rocky, or sandy soils with low water requirements, making it suitable for xeriscaping.

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Deciduous

Shrub

Ribes

cereum

Wax Currant, White Squaw Currant, Western Red Currant, Whisky Currant

Zone 4a

Zone 8b

3 ft.

6 ft.

3 ft.

Compact,Dense,Mounding,Rounded,Upright

3 ft.

Moderate

Low

Acidic (<6.0),Neutral (6.5 to 7.5),Slightly Alkaline (7.6 to 8.0)

Full to Filtered

Low

Accent,Aromatic,Border,Erosion Control,Firescaping/Firewise,Food Production,Foundation Planting,Groundcover,Hedge,Mass Planting,Naturalizer,Screen/Privacy,Small Groups,Specimen,Underplanting,Windbreak,Xeriscaping/Water-Wise

Deer

Cold Conditions,Drought,Drought (Once Established),Dry Conditions,Heat,Wind

Spring,Summer,Fall

Pink to White

Mid-Spring (April-May),Late Spring (June),Early Summer (June),Mid-Summer (July-August)

Berry (Currant)

Yes

Chalky,Clay,Loamy,Rocky,Sandy,Well Drained

Wax Currant

Courtyards and Patios,Naturalized Area,Rock Wall,Slope/Bank,Small Spaces,Woodland

Aromatic Garden,Butterfly Garden,Drought Tolerant Garden,Edible Garden,Native Garden,Pollinator Garden,Rock Garden,Wildflower Garden,Woodland Garden

Pink Shades,White Shades,Bicolor - Two Shades

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