Alpine Currant
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Alpine Currant |
| Botanical Name | Ribes alpinum |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Mature Height | 4 to 5 ft |
| Mature Width | 4 to 5 ft |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Bloom Color | Green-yellow |
| Bloom Interest | Insignificant |
| Bloom Period | April to May |
| Seasonal Interest | Summer |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Green |
| Attributes | Dense Shade, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Attracts Butterflies | Yes |
| Attracts Birds | Yes |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 to 7 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Check once a week when young. These have very low water needs once established. |
| Fertilize Notes | Fertilize to enhance the leaf color in late winter or early spring while dormant or liquid feed 3-4 times late April to mid July. |
| Prune Notes | Prune early spring before new growth begins. This is a dense shrub that benefits from thinning the interior. |