Clove Currant

Scientific Name
Ribes odoratum
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

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Features

Small, yellow, tubular flowers in early spring; flowers have a strong clove fragrance; autumn color is brief and mild (some yellow or a hint of red); fruits are black berries in mid-summer (on female plants only).

Culture

Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil is best, but tolerates some dryness; tolerates alkaline soils.

Notes

Male and female flowers on separate plants. Fruit will be produced only if a male plant is available to pollinate the females.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
6.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
9.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
12.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Rounded to open and irregular, prone to suckering.

Native Regions, Text

United States (and Illinois)

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
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Clove Currant leaves
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Clove Currant flowers
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Clove Currant fruit
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Clove Currant form
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Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
431