Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Common Name
Black Currant
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Hindi
Black Currant
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In German
Black Currant
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In French
groseille noire
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
In Latin
nigrum currants
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Currant and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Season and care of Black Currant and Elfin Pink Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Elfin Pink Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Elfin Pink Penstemon Physical Information
Black Currant and Elfin Pink Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Elfin Pink Penstemon are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
- Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Care of Black Currant and Elfin Pink Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elfin Pink Penstemon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and remove old stems before spring. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.