clove currant

Overview

The clove currant (Ribes odoratum 'Crandall') is a deciduous shrub with attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. Native to the Pacific Northwest, it grows up to 3 feet wide and 7 feet tall. Its leaves are oval, light green in color and have a distinctive clove scent when crushed. It produces clusters of hanging white flowers in spring which are pollinated by hummingbirds and bees. The small round fruits that follow are edible and have a sweet, clove-like flavor. Clove currant requires full sun and well-draining soils, and is an easy plant to maintain and care for in your garden.

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