American Black Currant - Ribes americanum

Common Name: American Black Currant Botanical Name: Ribes americanum Category: Trees, Shrubs & Vines Flower Color: Green Bloom Time: Spring Soil Conditions: Well-drained, Sandy, Peaty, Moist , Average/Adaptable Exposure/Light Requirements: Partial Sun/Partial Shade, Full Sun Foliage: Deciduous Height: 4-6 feet Wildlife: Birds, Butterflies and Other Pollinators, Mammals Berry Color: Purple/Black
Description: This shrub grows 3-6 feet tall and 3-6 feet wide. Prefers full sun to partial shade. Tolerates most soil types but does best in moist to wet areas. Produces white flowers and dark purple to black fruit. Wildlife enjoys this plant's fruit!
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