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Red-flowering Currant

Ribes sanguineum, Grossulariaceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorProducerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Red HuckleberryVaccinium parvifolium
Pollinator SharingShade Provision
Licorice FernPolypodium glycyrrhiza
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Smallflower AlumrootHeuchera micrantha
Pollinator SharingShade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

American Black CurrantRibes americanum

American black currant and red-flowering currant compete for similar resources and may hybridize, potentially reducing genetic integrity

Uses

Functions

Early Spring NectarHummingbird FoodWildlife BerriesOrnamental Flowering

Edible Parts

Berries

Common Questions

What zones does Red-flowering Currant grow in?

Red-flowering Currant grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Red-flowering Currant?

Good companions for Red-flowering Currant include Red Huckleberry, Licorice Fern, Smallflower Alumroot.

Design guilds with Red-flowering Currant and see companion relationships visually.

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