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Golden Currant

Photo of golden currant foliage and blossoms.Ribes aureum

Grows 3 to 6 feet tall, suckering to a 3- to 6-foot spread. Tolerates sandy to clayey soils. Foothills, valleys, and prairie coulees. Low water use; full sun. Blooms April to May.

Photo: Peter Lesica.

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