Plants in family grossulariaceae
Ribes nigrum 'Consort'
Ribes nigrum 'Consort' is a deciduous shrub known for its high fruit production and glossy ebony berries. It features white, bell-shaped flowers in spring with a sweet fragrance that attracts bees and butterflies. This self-fertile plant is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 7 and is suitable for naturalized areas and privacy screens.
Ribes speciosum
Ribes speciosum is a broadleaved evergreen shrub known for its pendulous orange-red flowers and jewel-like red fruits. It thrives in various soil types, including heavy clay, and prefers shade to part-shade conditions. The plant is notable for its formidable thorns, making it a popular choice for home defense plantings. Ribes speciosum attracts hummingbirds and adds a vibrant splash of color to shaded garden areas.
Ribes alpinum
Ribes alpinum, or Alpine Currant, is a hardy shrub with dense branches and medium green leaves. It produces yellow clusters of small blooms and red berries that are appreciated by songbirds. This plant is dioecious, requiring both male and female plants for fruit production, and thrives in a range of conditions from full sun to shade.
Ribes sanguineum
Ribes sanguineum is a native, water-wise shrub known for its bright pink blooms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It is tolerant of USDA zones 6-10 and prefers partial to full shade, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings. Once established, it has low moisture needs, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping. Ribes sanguineum adds vibrant color to gardens while supporting local wildlife, making it a valuable addition to eco-friendly landscapes.
Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnomaki Red'
Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnomaki Red' is an ornamental shrub that bears medium-sized, dark-maroon berries. It is naturally sweeter than other gooseberries and features white spring flowers and bright red fall foliage. The plant is very cold hardy and mildew resistant.
Ribes rubrum 'Red Lake'
Ribes rubrum 'Red Lake' is a fruit-bearing shrub known for its tart, edible red berries and self-pollinating yellowish-green flowers. The plant's maple-leaf-shaped light green leaves add to its ornamental appeal. It is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and iron, making it a nutritious addition to gardens. 'Red Lake' is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 7, preferring full sun to partial shade. The berries are suitable for various culinary uses, and the plant blooms on old wood, so renewal pruning is recommended to maintain its productivity.
Ribes viburnifolium
Ribes viburnifolium is an aromatic broadleaf evergreen that produces rose-colored blooms in spring and red berries in summer, attracting birds. This low-growing, wide-spreading plant thrives in shaded areas and is drought and deer resistant. It requires pruning after fruiting to maintain its shape.
Ribes alpinum 'Green Mound'
Ribes alpinum 'Green Mound' is a hardy deciduous shrub with 5-inch rounded, lobed leaves that turn yellow in autumn. This male cultivar is fruitless and forms a dense, mound-forming habit, providing shelter for songbirds. It thrives in USDA zones 2 to 7 and tolerates a variety of soil conditions.
Ribes uva-crispa 'Pixwell'
Ribes uva-crispa 'Pixwell' is a nearly thornless gooseberry variety producing edible fruit from July to September. The fruit changes color from green to red to plum and is mildew resistant. This cold-hardy plant attracts bees and butterflies and requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Ribes aureum
Ribes aureum, also known as the golden currant, is a native fruiting shrub that produces sweet-tart black berries in summer. It features pollinator-friendly trumpet-shaped flowers with a clove-like fragrance and medium green to blue-green foliage. This thornless shrub is self-fruitful and thrives in USDA zones 4-8, preferring full sun to partial shade and average to moist soil conditions.
Ribes americanum
Ribes americanum, a native fruiting shrub, is known for its greenish-yellow bell-shaped blossoms and glossy black berries. This thornless, deciduous plant is hardy in USDA Zones 3 to 6 and supports pollinators and birds. It is suitable for erosion control and edible landscaping, thriving in full to partial sun and consistently moist conditions. The shrub is adaptable to various soil types, including loam, clay, sandy, and rocky soils.