Plant Description: Upright Ribes shrub that is often leggy with almost vine appearing branches. Distinctive from other Ribes species for its maple like leaves and skunky odor caused by yellow glands that line the branches and undersides of leaves. Shrub produces extensive flowers with blue-black edible fruit. Like many Ribes species, fruit flavor can vary and is often eaten both fresh, cooked in jams, or used for baking. *NEVER CONSUME PLANTS WITHOUT PROPER ID*
Height: 3-9 ft
Width: 3-6ft
Watering needs: Moisture, seasonally wet
Sun needs: Part-full shade
Soil needs: moist
Bloom Time: Spring
Fruit time: August-Fall
Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): Yes
Landscape Use and Ecological Function: Stink Currant thrives in moist under stories, floodplains, marshes, wetlands, near shaded downspout, and shaded rain gardens or swales. Attracts hummingbirds, pollinators, and birds.
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