Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
meadows, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize every year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Slows blood clotting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
constipation, Diarrhea, Eye Problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
VITIS labrusca 'Catawba'
Common Name
Black Currant
Catawba Grape, Fox Grape
In Hindi
Black Currant
Catawba अंगूर
In German
Black Currant
Catawba Traube
In French
groseille noire
Catawba raisin
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Catawba uva
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Catawba Σταφύλι
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Catawba Grape
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Catawba winogron
In Latin
nigrum currants
Uva Catawba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Vitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Currant and Catawba Grape
Season and care of Black Currant and Catawba Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Catawba Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Catawba Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Catawba Grape is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Catawba Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Catawba Grape Physical Information
Black Currant and Catawba Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Catawba Grape height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Currant and Catawba Grape are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Catawba Grape flower color: White
- Catawba Grape leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Currant and Catawba Grape
Care of Black Currant and Catawba Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Catawba Grape pruning is done 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 Catawba Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.