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Red Currant

Ribes rubrum, Grossulariaceae

Zones
3–7
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)Partial Shade (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Yellow BirchBetula alleghaniensis
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
OnionAllium cepa
Pest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Chinese JuniperJuniperus chinensis

Junipers can harbor white pine blister rust which affects Ribes species as alternate hosts

Eastern White PinePinus strobus

Red currant serves as alternate host for white pine blister rust, a devastating disease of Eastern white pine

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Red Currant grow in?

Red Currant grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Red Currant?

Good companions for Red Currant include Yellow Birch, Onion.

Design guilds with Red Currant and see companion relationships visually.

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