Botanical Name: Ribes aureum
Common Name: Golden currant Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a loosely branching plant, with slender arching stems forming an open canopy; some plants tend to be rather upright, others more sprawling Height 2' - 4' (6') Spread equal or more Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors prefers full sun at coastal location, tolerates partial sun at inland habitats Soil prefers loose, well-draining soils; tolerates most Hardiness hardy (zones 14-24): thrives in most coastal foothill valley areas Morphology: Leaves palmate, nearly round, alternate, loosely distributed along the slender stems; bright green, deeply 3-lobed, each lobe with smaller indentations; blade 1"-2" long, petioles equal Flowers bright yellow, tubular, 1" long, with the 5 fused petals flaring at the opening; in loose drooping clusters; February - April Fruit a small berry, bronze-red, edible Propagation: seed or hardwood cuttings Usage: an excellent filler, valued for its heavy display of yellow flowers and loose open habit; may be trained onto trellis Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak; periodic summer watering will prolong the foliage display Fertilizing none required Pruning can be left alone; to promote a denser form, selectively head back Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other attracts hummingbirds Origin:Central Valley to Los Angeles County Family: Saxifragaceae Notes: |
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