Northern Red Currant

Ribes triste, Grossulariaceae

Zones

1–6

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Spurred LupineLupinus laxiflorus

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Balansa CloverTrifolium michelianum

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Snow RaspberryRubus nivalis

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Northern Black CurrantRibes hudsonianum

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Tropical KudzuCalopogonium galactioides

Tropical kudzu aggressively competes for light and may produce compounds that inhibit northern red currant growth

Alpine CurrantRibes alpinum

Currant species are susceptible to shared diseases like white pine blister rust and aphid pests

Uses

Functions

Understory ProductionWetland StabilizationEarly Season Fruit

Edible Parts

BerriesYoung Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Vitamin CDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Northern Red Currant grow in?

Northern Red Currant grows in USDA hardiness zones 1 through 6.

What are good companion plants for Northern Red Currant?

Good companions for Northern Red Currant include Spurred Lupine, Balansa Clover, Snow Raspberry, Northern Black Currant.

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