Prickly Currant
Scientific Name: Ribes lacustre (Pers.) Poir.
Synonyms: Limnobotrya lacustris (Pers.) Rydb., Ribes lacustre (Pers.) Poir. var. <i>parvulum</i> A. Gray, Ribes oxycanthoides L. var. <i>lacustre</i> Pers.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Grossulariaceae / Ribes L./ Ribes lacustre (Pers.) Poir.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | RILA |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Shrub |
| Native Locations | RILA |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Prickly Currant is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -62 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | No |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 120 |
| Hedge Tolerance | Medium |
| pH, Maximum | 7.8 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 5120 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 1280 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 120 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 8 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 12 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| C:N Ratio | Medium |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Bloat | None |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Foliage Texture | Coarse |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 3.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 7 |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Growth Form | Thicket Forming |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Black |
Reproduction
| Small Grain | No |
|---|---|
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Seed per Pound | 515800 |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | No |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
| Bloom Period | Early Spring |
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | Yes |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
