Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
AMMI majus
Common Name
Black Currant
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Black Currant
बिशप निराना
In German
Black Currant
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
groseille noire
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
negro Grosella
biznaga
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
nigrum currants
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Ribes
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Currant and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Black Currant and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Black Currant and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Black Currant and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Currant and Bishop's Weed
Care of Black Currant and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.