Red-flowering Currant is a native shrub of Pacific Northwest forests and woodlands that produces spectacular clusters of deep red-to-pink flowers in early spring, often before its leaves fully emerge. It is one of the most important early-season nectar plants for rufous and Anna's hummingbirds, which time their migration to coincide with its blooming.
Best time to see a Red-flowering Currant
The best time to see a Red-flowering Currant is March–April, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 14,693 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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