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June 21, 2017 by: RidgetopFarm&Garden

Pacific NW Plants: Red Flowering Currant

Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Pacific NW Plants | Red Flowering Currant

Oh, the Red Flowering Currant! It is one of my favorites.

 

Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Pacific NW Plants | Red Flowering Currant

 

THE FLOWER

Scientifically known as Ribes sanguineum, this deciduous shrub has lovely pink flowers in the spring. At our house they show up in April.

The small, tubular flowers are in nodding clusters. They are so lovely, the plant is not only grown in the wild, but also in ornamental landscapes.

Hummingbirds and butterflies visit the flowers as a nectar source.

GETTING READY TO BLOOM
Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Pacific NW Plants | Red Flowering Currant

 

IN ALL ITS GLORY
This particular grouping grows right outside our garden fence.
Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Pacific NW Plants | Red Flowering Currant

 

THE FRUIT

In summer, the shrub has blue-black berries. The berries are edible, but not tasty to most people. Birds, however, love them.

 

THE STEM

The stems are thin and thornless.
Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Pacific NW Plants | Red Flowering Currant

 

THE LEAVES

The rounded leaves are small, being no bigger than about 3 inches. They have an alternate leaf arrangement.
Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Pacific NW Plants | Red Flowering Currant

 

WHERE IT GROWS

The Red Flowering Currant is native to the Pacific Northwest. It can be found in the western parts of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California.

It prefers sun to partial shade.
Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Pacific NW Plants | Red Flowering Currant

 

Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Pacific NW Plants | Red Flowering Currant

 

Take a moment to enjoy the Wonderful World of Plants!

 

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