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Twisp River Flowering Currant
Twisp River Flowering Currant
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Twisp River is a selection of Red Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum) from the Twisp River region of Washington. Heavy clusters of deep red spring flowers provide early nectar for hummingbirds and other pollinators. Small blue black berries later feed birds.
This species is usually placed in Zone 4 or 5 and is rarely grown on the prairies. Oak Summit Nursery is evaluating Twisp River after it came through a cold Zone 3 winter near −40°C in good shape. Zone 3 hardiness remains a local trial rather than a broad recommendation.
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Growing details
- Hardiness
- Zone 3
- Mature size
- 6 to 10 ft tall
- Flowers
- Heavy clusters of deep red flowers in springEarly nectar for hummingbirds and other pollinators
- Fruit
- Small blue black berriesEaten by birds
- On trial here
- This species is usually rated Zone 4 or 5 and is rarely grown on the prairiesWe are evaluating it
- Site and soil
- Full sun or part shade in sand or loam that drains wellAlso tolerates clay and rocky ground
More about this plant
From the Twisp River
Twisp River is a selection of red flowering currant, Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum, from the Twisp River region of Washington.
Cold hardinessZone 3 · Canadian maps for this plant
Zone 3 and warmer
The map shows minimum winter hardiness. Soil, moisture and summer warmth also affect how a plant grows.
About these maps
Climate: Natural Resources Canada, 1991–2020. Provincial distribution: VASCAN via retained botanical research. Province outlines: Natural Earth, public domain.
Open Government Licence – Canada