Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Forests, meadows, River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Blue, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Lobed
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture, Sprinkle water over foliage
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf Rollers, Mealy bugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Miscellany, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye
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 'Concord'
Common Name
Black Currant
Concord Grape, Fox Grape
In Hindi
Black Currant
Concord Grape
In German
Black Currant
Concord Grape
In French
groseille noire
Concord Grape
In Spanish
negro Grosella
uva Concord
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
σταφυλιού Concord
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
uva Concord
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Concord winogron
In Latin
nigrum currants
Concordia pluribus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Vitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Currant and Concord Grape
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Concord Grape? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Concord Grape. Black Currant has thorns and Concord Grape doesn't have thorns. Also Black Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Black Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives and Concord Grape has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Currant and Concord Grape and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Concord Grape
Season and care of Black Currant and Concord Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Concord Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Concord Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Concord Grape is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Concord Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Concord Grape Physical Information
Black Currant and Concord Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Concord Grape height is 300.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Concord Grape are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Concord Grape flower color: White
- Concord Grape leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Concord Grape
Care of Black Currant and Concord Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Concord 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 Concord Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.