20 Red WAX CURRANT Edible Fruit Berries Pink Flowers Shrub Ribes Cereum Seeds

Description:

Name: Wax Currant
Other common names: Western Red Currant, Waxy Currant, Squaw Currant
Scientific name: Ribes Cereum
Color: Pink flowers and red fruit
Plant seeds: Fall sow seeds or cold stratify
Bloom time: Flowers from April to July
Harvest: Fruit from July to August
Hardiness zone: 3 – 10
Plant height: 60 – 72 inches
Plant spacing: 36 – 48 inches
Light requirements: Sun to part shade
Soil and water preferences: Average
Quantity: 20 seeds

The wax currant is an ornamental shrub with edible fruit, native to western North America. It features spicy fragrant foliage and flowers in clusters of curling tube-shaped pink and white blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The flowers are edible and have a sweet taste, making them a delightful addition to desserts or salads. The fruit, known as currants, are about the size of a blueberry and can be eaten raw or used in jams, pies, or dried for later use. The shrub is tolerant to a variety of soil conditions including sand, clay, or drought conditions and is often used for erosion control. In addition to its functional uses, the currant shrub provides habitat for woodland creatures, with birds and other small animals enjoying the seeds. The red berries contrast beautifully against the vibrant yellow fall leaves, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of any garden space.