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Ribes lacustre

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Ribes lacustre plant details

Ribes lacustre is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and purple flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes lacustre

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes lacustre

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For a wet site in the wild garden, this might be perfect... a 2-4' some-what low currant with lobed leaves, small shiny-black fruits, and thorns. S/M-W

Gardening facts about Ribes lacustre plant

How to Grow Ribes lacustre

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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