{"product_id":"wax-current","title":"Wax Current","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWax Currant\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Ribes cereum)\u003c\/em\u003e is one of those understated native shrubs that quietly earns its place in a water-wise landscape. Its soft \u003cstrong\u003egray-green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edelicate pink spring flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ebright red berries\u003c\/strong\u003e give it year-round character without demanding much maintenance. The blooms are \u003cstrong\u003elightly fragrant\u003c\/strong\u003e and especially valuable for native bees and other pollinators early in the season, while birds appreciate the berries later in summer. Its naturally rounded form works beautifully in native gardens, foothill-style landscapes, and wildlife plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eThis species is especially well adapted to Utah’s mountain and high desert environments, thriving in rocky soils and dry conditions once established. Wax Currant handles cold winters, reflected heat, and lean soils with ease, making it a dependable choice for low-water landscapes along the Wasatch Front and throughout Southern Utah. It can be planted as a specimen shrub, informal hedge, or mixed into native habitat plantings where its seasonal color and ecological value really shine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Utah Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 plant - 5 gallon pot","offer_id":53401980436787,"sku":"PP Ribes cereum #5","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/6308\/6387\/files\/Plants_OB_473__24016330157.jpg?v=1779859485","url":"https:\/\/utahplants.com\/products\/wax-current","provider":"Native Utah Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}