Golden Currant (Ribes Aureum)

Golden Currant, scientifically known as Ribes aureum, a delightful shrub that will bring a burst of color and fragrance to your garden. Also With its clusters of golden-yellow flowers and aromatic leaves. This plant exudes a sense of charm and allure. So Growing up to 3 to 6 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of blooms, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Golden Currant is a haven for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich flowers. Additionally, it produces edible currants loved by birds and wildlife. Ideal for wildlife gardens, native plant landscapes, and naturalized areas, this hardy species thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Embrace the beauty of Golden Currant and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the golden beauty and wildlife value of this delightful shrub.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Ribes Aureum
• Height: 6-8'
• Life Cycle: Shrub
• Color: Yellow
• Bloom Season: All
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Colorado Native Plant 
• Native Habitat: woodlands, stream banks, and mountain slopes

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Golden Currant (Ribes aureum) in a 4 inch pot, grown from seed, without the use of systemic pesticides, and are nurtured in living soil. We prioritize the root health of our flowers rather than forcing them to bloom, giving them the best chance to flourish in your yard within the first year.

Here is why it's important

At Finding Nectar in Arvada, Colorado, we highly value pollinators' vital role in ecosystems and food supply. Therefore, we thoughtfully select plants, like the Golden Currant (Ribes aureum), to support them.

These nectar-rich and pollen-filled plants nourish bees, butterflies, and more. Its also using our pollinator-friendly species, you actively preserve essential beings and create a thriving garden. Moreover, as a dedicated nursery serving the Front Range, you can shop worry-free about climate suitability.

Join us in creating a sustainable environment for both plants and pollinators! So, choose Finding Nectar for a greener future. Act now and make a difference with Finding Nectar!