Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Black Currant
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Black Currant
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Black Currant
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
groseille noire
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
negro Grosella
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
nigrum currants
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Currant and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Black Currant and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Black Currant and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Black Currant and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Black Currant and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.