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GREEN JEANS™

Alpine Currant

Ribes alpinum

'Spreg'

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  • Durable
  • Deer resistant
  • Versatile habit
Description

Grown primarily for its glossy rich green foliage, Green Jeans™ alpine currant makes a low maintentance hedge or foundation planting. Excellent leaf retention.

USDA Zone
2 - 7 (-50°F/-45°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun, Shade
Height
1.5 - 2'
Width
2 - 3'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Readily adaptable to any site.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood, but since foliage and durability are the main features, can be pruned as needed any time.

Uses

Hedges; foundation plantings; mass plantings.

Growing Tips

Best used as a low maintenance mass planting.

Features: Attracts pollinators, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Alkaline soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Ribes, Common name: Alpine Currant, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Green foliage

Features: Attracts pollinators, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Alkaline soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Ribes, Common name: Alpine Currant, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Green foliage