Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Black Currant
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
Black Currant
Muhly Grass
In German
Black Currant
hairawn muhly
In French
groseille noire
muhly herbe
In Spanish
negro Grosella
muhly Grass
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
muhly grama
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
nigrum currants
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Black Currant and Muhly Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Muhly Grass? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Muhly Grass. Black Currant has thorns and Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Black Currant and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Black Currant and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Currant and Muhly Grass
Care of Black Currant and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.