Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
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Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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
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
Clay, Loam
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
-
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fibre
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Black Currant
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Black Currant
Needle Grass
In German
Black Currant
Nadel- Gras
In French
groseille noire
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
agulha Relva
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
igła do trawy
In Latin
nigrum currants
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Black Currant and Needle Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Needle Grass? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Needle Grass. Black Currant has thorns and Needle 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 Needle 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 Needle Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Needle Grass
Season and care of Black Currant and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Needle Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Needle Grass Physical Information
Black Currant and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Needle Grass are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Black Currant and Needle Grass
Care of Black Currant and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.