Ribes sanguineum 'White Icicle'
White Flowering Currant
Description
The flowering currant is a deciduous shrub that grows 10ft. high and 6 ft. wide. It produces beautiful white flowers on 12 in. racemes in early spring. This shrub needs partial shade inland, is drought tolerant, and attracks hummingbirds. -Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
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Design Styles
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Accenting Features
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Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
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Special Uses
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Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.