Golden Currant

Ribes aureum

Type: Shrub  ·  Family: Grossulariaceae  ·  Native Region: Pacific Northwest

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Sun to Part Shade
• Bloom Time: March - April
• Mature Size: 4–4 ft tall, 4–4 ft wide

Attributes

• Attracts Pollinators
• Attracts Birds
• Fire Resistant

Ecological Notes

Ecological function: attracts hummingbirds, pollinators, birds Usable parts: fruit Source: Bloomsday Natives availability list (Dec 2025) Source: Bloomsday Natives incoming order (Feb 2026) - Seven Oaks

Learn More

USDA Plants Profile  ·  GBIF Species Data