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Grossulariaceae
Clove Currant
Ribes odoratum
Hidden sweetness.
- Family
- Grossulariaceae
- Genus
- Ribes
- Native to
- Central North America
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- shrub
- Height
- 5-7 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- adaptable, well-drained
- Water
- low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The bright yellow tubular flowers emit a powerful clove-like fragrance that can perfume an entire yard in spring.
- Lewis and Clark collected specimens of this plant during their famous expedition in the early 1800s.
- The black berries are edible and can be used to make jams, though they are less flavorful than cultivated currants.
- It is one of the most drought-tolerant native shrubs of the Great Plains region.
- The fall foliage turns vivid shades of orange and red, adding multi-season interest to the landscape.
Color meanings
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anticipation
1
sweetness
2
comfort