Elk River Red Flowering Currant

Carried by 1 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers part shade in coastal sites, and part shade or shade in inland sites. Selection from the pacific Northwest.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

6 - 10 ft Tall
4 - 6 ft Wide

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Fragrance

Pleasant

Color

Red, Pink

Flowering season

Spring

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Low

Ease of care

Easy

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast

Soil description

sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soils.

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Bats

Birds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

Elk River Red Flowering Currant

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