
Plants of the Southwest
Ribes cereum
Wax Currant
Wax currant grows to 3 ft. tall without spines, greenish white flowers, bright red berries and fall color. Flowers May to July. 6,500-9,500 ft. elevation. Loved by wildlife. Full sun to part shade. Low to moderate water. Zones 3-8.
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