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Wolf's currant

Ribes wolfii, Grossulariaceae

Zones
3–7
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Roundleaf SnowberrySymphoricarpos rotundifolius
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Utah buffaloberryShepherdia × utahensis
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Dwarf BilberryVaccinium caespitosum
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Swamp GooseberryRibes lacustre

Two currant species with overlapping alpine habitat preferences compete for limited mountain resources

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionPollinator SupportAlpine AdaptationCold Climate Berry

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

Vitamin CImmune Support

Common Questions

What zones does Wolf's currant grow in?

Wolf's currant grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Wolf's currant?

Good companions for Wolf's currant include Roundleaf Snowberry, Utah buffaloberry, Dwarf Bilberry.

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