Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Ribes odoratum
Last Review
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
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
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Exposure (Outdoor)
Uses
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