Ribes sanguineum (red flowering currant)

Native to the western United States and coast ranges from California to British Columbia, this plant boasts 3" wide, maple-like dark green leaves and large (2-4 inch long) drooping clusters of reddish pink flowers. In the spring, it blooms and serves as a valuable early source of nectar for hummingbirds.

Other Names: Pink Winter Currant

Evergreen or Deciduous Shrub

Height x Width: 5-12 ft. x  5+ ft.

USDA Zones: 4-9