How much sun does Clove currant need?

Clove currant grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Clove currant bloom?

Clove currant blooms in March and April.

Where is Clove currant native?

Clove currant (Ribes odoratum) is native to AR, CO, IA, KS and 13 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Clove currant attract?

Clove currant draws bees and hummingbirds.

Clove currant

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Ribes odoratum

Last reviewed: October 2026

Clove currant (Ribes odoratum) is a perennial shrub native to AR, CO, IA, KS and 13 more states. It blooms in March and April. The flowers draw bees and hummingbirds.

Toxicity unknown

Clove currant (Ribes odoratum) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

36"–72" H × 36"–60" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr

Native to

AR, CO, IA, KS and 13 more states

Pollinators

bees, hummingbirds

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An upright deciduous shrub with clusters of fragrant golden-yellow tubular flowers carrying a spicy clove scent in early spring. Black berries follow, and foliage turns red and purple in fall.

Growing Clove currant

Grow Clove currant in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 36 to 72 inches tall and spread 36 to 60 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Fragrant early flowers feed bees and hummingbirds, and berries are eaten by birds.

Common questions

How much sun does Clove currant need?: Clove currant grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Clove currant bloom?: Clove currant blooms in March and April.
Where is Clove currant native?: Clove currant (Ribes odoratum) is native to AR, CO, IA, KS and 13 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Clove currant attract?: Clove currant draws bees and hummingbirds.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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