Mountain Pink Currant
Ribes nevadense
Grossulariaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · native
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Mountain pink currant (Ribes nevadense), also called Sierra currant, is a broadleaf deciduous shrub in the Grossulariaceae family native to southern Oregon, Nevada, and California at 4,500-7,500 ft elevation. It reaches 3-6 ft tall and produces reddish to soft pink flowers in drooping clusters on previous season's wood.
Mountain pink currant is hardy in zones 6a-8b and prefers full sun to shade. It naturally occurs on moist mountain sites and along streams. Five diseases are documented. Detailed site preferences require further enrichment.
Quick Facts
Height
3–6 ft
Light
Full Sun to Shade
Hardiness
Zone Zones 6a–8b
Origin
Pacific Northwest native