Quick answer: Wax currant (Ribes cereum) is native to 2 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 04 Nov 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry, Moist |
| Soil | Dry, rocky or sandy soils |
| Bloom | Apr-Jul |
| Height | 3-6 ft |
| Wildlife value | Berries attract birds, provides wildlife shelter |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 04 Nov 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Wax currant
Where is Wax currant native?
Wax currant (Ribes cereum) is native to Nevada and Utah. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Wax currant bloom?
Wax currant blooms Apr-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Wax currant need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Dry, Moist. Soil: Dry, rocky or sandy soils. Mature height: 3-6 ft.
Is Wax currant good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Berries attract birds, provides wildlife shelter.
Is Wax currant deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Wax currant is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Wax currant seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 04 Nov 2026. Look for the scientific name Ribes cereum on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Wax currant.
- Silvery lupine Lupinus argenteus
- Brittlebush Encelia farinosa
- Chalk dudleya Dudleya pulverulenta
- Utah sweetvetch Hedysarum boreale
- Banana yucca Yucca baccata
- Firecracker penstemon Penstemon eatonii
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