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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: can be fall sown without stratification.|Sporadic germination may occur over a 2-3 year period

Native to: California, Nevada, Oregon

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Ribes nevadenseRibes nevadense

Mountain Pink Currant, Sierra Currant, Sierran Currant

In Stock: 0.04 lb (Total:0.04lb)

Ribes nevadense

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0.04 lb CA

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Germination:

77%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

98%

Seeds per lb:

270,382

Quantity:

0.04 lb

Collected in:

California
Plumas

Crop year:

2020

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1828358

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Australia

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: can be fall sown without stratification.|Sporadic germination may occur over a 2-3 year period

Native to: California, Nevada, Oregon

Native

Introduced

Discover the enchanting beauty of Ribes nevadense, commonly known as Mountain Pink Currant, Sierra Currant, or Sierran Currant—a captivating native shrub of the Grossulariaceae family. Revered for its mountain heritage, this deciduous shrub thrives in the majestic landscapes of California’s Sierra Nevada, extending slightly into western Nevada and southern Oregon. Its semi-upright, multistemmed form reaches 6 feet in height, adorned with lush three-lobed leaves and striking, fragrant blooms ranging from red to pink that captivate bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds from April to July.

A marvel of adaptability, Sierra Currant prospers in shady woodlands and forest edges at elevations between 3,000 and 10,000 feet, yet is remarkably versatile, flourishing at lower elevations in home gardens with well-drained soil. Its resilience extends from full sun to partial shade, tolerating both drought and seasonal flooding. By late summer, it graces the garden with bluish-black berries, adding to its allure. Hardy in USDA Zones 5-8, Ribes nevadense is a testament to nature’s ability to blend grace and resilience in one spectacular plant, perfect for your botanical sanctuary.