Red-flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum) is in the Gooseberry Family family (Grossulariaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,288 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from February to April, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Red-flowering Currant: observations by month (U.S.)
About Red-flowering Currant
Ribes sanguineum, the flowering currant, redflower currant, or red-flowering currant, is North American a species of flowering plant in the family Grossulariaceae, native to western United States and Canada (British Columbia, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California).From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Red-flowering Currant by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1,113 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Oregon | 694 | April | Mar–May |
| California | 481 | February | Feb–Mar |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Gooseberry Family)
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Red-flowering Currant?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from February to April.
Where is Red-flowering Currant most often seen?
The most observations come from Washington, Oregon, California.