Currant
Currant
Ribes spp.
Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm,
Cool
Cover:
Moderate
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
Location
Min elevation:
2600
Max elevation:
8500
Counties:
Apache County,
Cochise County,
Greenlee County,
Maricopa County,
Navajo County,
Pima County,
Santa Cruz County,
Yavapai County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
Moderate
Germination requirements:
Cold Stratification
Reproduction:
Moderate
Establishment:
Moderate
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
High
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Notes:
Picture is of a cultivated variety