Ribes sanguineum
Red Flowering Currant
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Ribes sanguineum
The foliage is eaten by zephyr and other butterfly larvae
Used by nearly every animal in the woods!
Native birds love its fruit in fall and winter
Easy to grow, thrives in wood line plantings
Tolerates poor soils and drought well
DESCRIPTION
Red Flowering CurrantRibes sanguineum
This upright shrub jumps out of the landscape in spring with its bright pink to red flowers that emerge before the leaves in pendant clusters attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to its nectar. Dark gray fruits feed many native birds in the winter. Easy to grow in even the harshest planting sites.
BENEFITS
Nectar source for hummingbirds and butterfliesThe foliage is eaten by zephyr and other butterfly larvae
Used by nearly every animal in the woods!
Native birds love its fruit in fall and winter
Easy to grow, thrives in wood line plantings
Tolerates poor soils and drought well
NATIVE INFO
Native Range
Open woods from Washington to California east into Idaho
Interesting Facts
There are few native shrubs that can claim such wildlife benefit as this plant. In spring, butterflies, bees and hummingbirds enjoy its nectar. Grouse and pheasants along with foxes and coyotes eat its berries.
GROWING TIPS
Naturally found in woodlands areas, it makes itself at home in light to moderate shade but will tolerate more sun on the coast.