Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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 dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
IRIS
Common Name
Black Currant
Iris
In Hindi
Black Currant
Iris
In German
Black Currant
Iris
In French
groseille noire
Iris
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Iris
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Ίρις
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Íris
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Irys
In Latin
nigrum currants
Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Currant and Iris
Season and care of Black Currant and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Iris Physical Information
Black Currant and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Iris height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Currant and Iris are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Currant and Iris
Care of Black Currant and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.