Stink Currant

Ribes bracteosum, Grossulariaceae

Zones

6–9

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Chinese Box BlueberryVaccinium delavayi

Pest DeterrentWind Protection

Haskap BerryLonicera kamtschatica

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Andean BlueberryVaccinium floribundum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Northern Black CurrantRibes hudsonianum

Two black currant species with similar water and nutrient requirements create competitive pressure

Himalayan Giant BlackberryRubus bifrons

Large blackberry may overwhelm currant through aggressive growth and light competition

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionStream StabilizationWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

DigestiveRespiratory

Common Questions

What zones does Stink Currant grow in?

Stink Currant grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Stink Currant?

Good companions for Stink Currant include Chinese Box Blueberry, Haskap Berry, Andean Blueberry.

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