Red-flowering currant

This BC native is a deciduous berry-producing shrub. It thrives in rocky, well-drained soils in sunny locations. In early to mid-spring, drooping clusters of small pink to deep red flowers bloom along the length of the stems. These flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, songbirds, and butterflies. In the fall, the plant produces small edible blue-black berries covered with a thin wax coating. These tart berries make a great jam, syrup and pie.