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Ribes bracteosum

Also Known As

  • Stink Currant

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 6'-9'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Ribes bracteosum plant details

Ribes bracteosum is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes bracteosum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 9 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes bracteosum

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For the natural area, this 6-8' is a natural!: native to wet spots west of the Cascades, NW California north to Alaska, it has large (up to 8") 5-7 lobed leaves with inconspicuous ill-scented flowers & fruit. Sun-PSh/Med-Wet

Gardening facts about Ribes bracteosum plant

How to Grow Ribes bracteosum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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